Dyson has launched three new 'Nurovi' robot vacuums
The R3 Nurovi Spot+Scrub UV has a roller mop and UV spill detection
The R2 Nurovi Wash+Dry has two Reuleaux triangle mops, which move asymmetrically for no-gap cleaning
The R1 Nurovi Dry is a vacuum-only bot, with no mopping
Dyson just unveiled a new fleet of robot vacuums with plenty of intriguing features. The range is called 'Nurovi' which is a portmanteau — the bots combine "Neural Intelligence technology" with Dyson's new "Vision system". It makes sense, but if anyone can remember how to spell it without checking, I'll be impressed.
There are three models in the lineup: the R3 Nurovi Spot+Scrub UV and R2 Nurovi Wash+Dry are both hybrid machines that can mop as well as vacuuming, and the R1 Nurovi Dry is a vacuum-only option.
I had a chance to check them all out at Dyson's IFA 2026-adjacent event in Berlin. Here, I also chatted to Nathan Lawson-McLean, a Senior Design Manager at Dyson, about the development process.
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Light it up
Let's start with the flagship model: the R3. This is a second-gen upgrade of last year's Spot+Scrub Ai, and like that model it's designed to 'spot' concentrated messes and spills and scrub back and forth over them to clean them away. However, the R3 model's spill-spotting skills are powered by UV light.
The R3 Nurovi Spot+Scrub UV has a UV light to illuminate invisible spills (Image credit: Future)
"We continue to leverage our in-house vision systems and neural intelligence, to really build on this advanced stain detection," Lawson-McLean tells me. He explains that whereas with the Spot+Scrub Ai, Dyson focused on identifying a range of specific stains, here the team worked on tackling the invisible residue left by dried liquid spills. The UV light causes those stains to fluoresce.
"So as the robot's running around your home on its mission, it will now expose these totally invisible stains that become breeding grounds for bacteria," he explains. "And it will then go over it once, turn around, check, and repeat that movement."
I ask him what kinds of stains the system can tackle, and he tells me it's a wide range, including most sugary drinks, tonic water, sparkling water and milk. "I'll be honest with you, because I find you'd be surprised what fluoresces — a bit like a bowling alley in your own home," he adds.
Going in circles
Moving on to the R2 Nurovi Wash+Dry. A key difference between this and the R3 is that the R3 uses a roller mop for wet cleaning, whereas the R2 uses two spinning mop pads. Not just any spinning mop pads, though: rather than the circular pads we're used to seeing, Dyson has harnessed its geometry skills and given us a couple of Reuleaux triangles. You know — that triangular shape formed from three circular arcs.
The R2 has curved triangular mop pads the move in concert, like a Spirograph (Image credit: Future)
Cleverly, the shapes move in tandem to create a straight-edged mopping finish with no center gaps — and they can get right into the corners of rooms too. As you can see in my photo image above, one of the pads can extend out to one side, to clean closer to the edges of rooms.
Both systems use heated water (158°F / 70°C on the R3, and 167°F / 75°C on the R2) to help cut through grease and tackle dried-on dirt. The heating part happens at the dock, rather than within the robot vacuum itself, to conserve battery. Some cooling will naturally take place as the mopping continues, but Lawson-McLean explains to me that the robovac is designed to return to the dock to top up with hot water when the on-bot reservoir drops below a certain temperature.
Large and small
The R2 has a sister model: the Dyson R1 Nurovi Dry. It's essentially an R2 but without the mopping functions, so those looking for a simpler and more afforable entry into the robovac market.
Both the R2 and R1 have a 'Twin-capture system' which separates fine and coarse debris in order to improve cleaning efficiency. "So traditional robot vacuum cleaners will just have one roller. And the balancing act is, well, I need to have a really open aperture to get large debris, — let's say like fusilli pasta, sweetcorn, things like that — but actually, when it comes to getting effective fine dust pickup from the floor, if I have a huge open aperture, all that airflow is wasted," says Lawson-McLean.
The solution was to have a large, open brush bar area for chunky particles, and a separate area for the fine dust, with, as Lawson-McLean describes it, "a highly concentrated and efficient airflow path that's sealed down to the floor."
The roller on the R2 is designed to be able to handle chunky debris, and there's a second inlet (at the top in the image) focused on fine particles (Image credit: Future)
Finally, both the R2 and R1 boast another feature ported over from Dyson's most advanced stick vacuums: a piezo sensor that intelligently detects the size and amount of dust around, and the floor type, and adapts its suction power to suit. The aim is to deliver an efficient clean without wasting any battery. This intelligent adjustment will kick in if the bot is set to Auto mode.
The R1 (left) and R2 are sister models, with very similar vacuuming setups (Image credit: Future)
Dyson has a chequered history when it comes to robot vacuums. The Dyson 360 Vis Nav suffered from a too-high price given its feature set, and was crippled by navigation issues. Last year's Spot+Scrub Ai wasn't quite a roaring success, but did go some way to repairing the brand's robot vacuum reputation. Will Dyson continue its upward trajectory with these new launches? I'll be watching with interest.
Buying information
From Dyson US, the Dyson R3 Nurovi Spot+Scrub UV robot vacuum is scheduled to go on sale on 15 September, at a list price of $1,199. The R2 Nurovi Wash+Dry went on sale on 3 Sept, exclusively at Costco, for $699 (it'll be available direct from Dyson further down the line, but not via any other third party retailers). The R1 Nurovi Dry is also scheduled to go on sale this month, at an as-yet-unknown date, with a list price of $549.
At Dyson UK and Dyson Australia, the R2 and R1 went on sale yesterday (4 Sept) at a list price of £749.99/ AU$1,449 for the R2 and £499.99 / AU$949 fro the R1. In both territories the R3 is scheduled to launch in early 2027, pricing TBC.
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Spoilers for The Grand Tour season 7 episode 1 ahead.
Regardless of whether you're into cars or not, talking about them on TV is synonymous with three people: Richard Hammond, James May and Jeremy Clarkson.
The trio transitioned to Amazon's The Grand Tour after parting ways with BBC's Top Gear, and now the time has come for them to hand the presenting baton over on Prime Video, too.
Frankly, I don't think The Grand Tour could have picked a better set of replacements, those replacements being James Engelsman, Thomas Holland (both of YouTube channel Throttle House fame) and train TikTok superstar, Francis Bourgeois.
I've been surprised and impressed by how well the trio work together in a TV format, particularly considering they were quickly written off as mere content creators when they were originally announced. But both in the announcement video and ever since, Clarkson has been their biggest champion.
In fact, Clarkson has taken it upon himself to hand The Grand Tour reins over to the new trio in the best way possible — and both on and offscreen, they say that's been "surreal."
'He'd watched our YouTube videos and seen Francis' TikToks'
"It's everything. It's biggest thing, I think, right?" Holland says about having Clarkson's seal of approval.
Engelsman adds, "It was weird, though. When we first found out that he knew who we were, it was a bit surreal. He'd like watched some of our YouTube stuff and he'd seen Francis' TikToks. What did he say to us at dinner?
Bourgeois responds, "He said, 'I know you think that I'm old, but I actually pay attention.' He told me 'You're the train guy.' To find out that he that watching was a surreal moment."
But if you've already watched episode 1, you'll know this wasn't all. The opening scene shows our new trio pitch up at Clarkson's Cotswolds pub, The Farmer's Dog, and enter his onsite butcher and bottle shop, Hops & Chops.
They've come to ask Clarkson for The Grand Tour tent, which the star repurposed for the shop after they original trio finished filming. Clarkson tells him that it's clearly being used, and they if they were to use even a corner, they'd "have less of an audience, and more just customers."
The three leave citing that they are "homeless," while Clarkson turns to the camera to tell viewers that he's been watching what they've been up to for the previous year and a half. "You're going to love this," he signs off with.
"From there, it was kind of ramped up to him doing what he saw in episode 1," Holland continues. "Especially when we'd heard that he'd watched one of the other episodes. He loved it.
"We were like, 'Who paid you?'" Engelsman adds. "He'd been quite happy with it. He tweeted that the new presenters can't be a celebrity, have to be car enthusiasts, all sort of stuff. We were like, 'Okay.'.. but we passed his tweet test."
Can you actually get a bigger or better endorsement than that? I doubt it.
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Fremantle vs Hawthorn kick-off: Thu, Sep 3 at 5.10am ET / 11.10am BST / 8:10pm AEST
Minor premiers Fremantle's bid to win that elusive first flag continues with a home clash against Hawthorn, who finished fourth in the ladder. They met once in the home-and-away campaign, again at Optus Stadium, and produced a ripper of a game.
With Jack Gunston running riot, the Hawks were 19 points up at one point during their Round 9 clash, only for the Dockers to conjure an extraordinary turnaround and win it at the death. Justin Longmuir haven't dropped a home game all season, but that's about the nearest they've come.
Jye Amiss, Heath Chapman, Sam Switkowski and Murphy Reid are set to return to the Fremantle linup for the Qualifying Final, but Brennan Cox is out of action. The defender was just about the only real resistance Gunston faced when the teams met in May. Jack Ginnivan is back in action for Sam Mitchell's men.
As indicated, Optus Stadium has been a real stronghold for the Freos, who this season have won their 12 home fixtures by an average of 38 points. The Hawks, meanwhile, last tasted victory on Fremantle turf in 2018.
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Three years after Broadcom completed its acquisit...
Three years after Broadcom completed its acquisition of VMware, the consequences of one of the biggest shake-ups in enterprise software are only now beginning to emerge. When the deal was announced in 2023, much of the discussion centered on what it might mean for VMware’s customers, partners and product portfolio.
While there was widespread speculation about changes to licensing and pricing, many organizations remained insulated by existing multi-year agreements, meaning the immediate impact was relatively limited.
Today, that situation has changed. Thousands of organizations are reaching the end of those legacy contracts and entering renewal discussions for the first time. For many, those conversations have brought significant increases in licensing costs as Broadcom’s shift towards subscription licensing, product bundling and a streamlined product portfolio takes effect.
The technology itself remains highly capable. VMware continues to be one of the most mature and widely deployed virtualization platforms available. However, businesses are increasingly asking whether those additional costs are delivering additional value, or whether they are simply paying more because they feel they have little choice.
That question is forcing many organizations to re-examine infrastructure decisions that, until recently, had gone largely unchallenged.
The end of “set and forget” virtualization
For many years, VMware became the default choice for enterprise virtualization. It earned that position through technical capability, reliability and widespread adoption, allowing organizations to build long-term infrastructure strategies with confidence. As a result, many businesses stopped regularly reviewing the market because there appeared to be little reason to do so.
Broadcom’s commercial changes have fundamentally altered that dynamic. While the underlying technology remains familiar, the economics of maintaining it have shifted considerably. Infrastructure decisions that once felt permanent are now back under scrutiny, not because VMware has become a poor platform, but because organizations are reassessing whether the commercial model still aligns with their long-term objectives.
In many respects, this represents a healthy shift. Technology strategies should never be viewed as permanent. Markets evolve, new solutions emerge and business priorities change. Periodically reviewing core infrastructure is simply good governance, particularly when commercial circumstances have changed so significantly.
Why this is now a boardroom discussion
The conversation around VMware renewals has quickly moved beyond the IT department because rising infrastructure costs have implications across the wider organization. Unexpected increases in licensing expenditure can affect operational budgets, capital allocation and the ability to invest in wider digital transformation initiatives.
For finance leaders, this creates greater uncertainty around long-term planning. For executive teams, it raises broader questions about where technology investment delivers the greatest return. Every pound committed to increased licensing costs is funding that cannot be directed towards cybersecurity, cloud modernization, AI initiatives or customer-facing innovation.
Business resilience is also part of this conversation. Resilience is not simply about keeping systems operational, but more about maintaining the financial flexibility to invest in the people, technologies and capabilities that enable organizations to adapt to future challenges. When infrastructure costs become increasingly difficult to predict, that flexibility inevitably comes under pressure.
Vendor lock-in comes at a price
Perhaps the biggest lesson from the past three years is not that VMware has become more expensive, but that many organizations have discovered how difficult it can be to move away from a platform once it has become deeply embedded within their operations.
Vendor lock-in rarely attracts attention when pricing remains stable and technology continues to meet expectations. It becomes much more visible when commercial terms change and organizations realize that switching providers appears costly, complex or risky. At that point, negotiating leverage is significantly reduced.
Rather than viewing renewal as an administrative exercise, organizations should see it as an opportunity to benchmark the market and objectively assess whether their current platform continues to offer the right balance of capability, flexibility and commercial value.
The market has evolved
When VMware established itself as the dominant enterprise virtualization platform, the number of credible alternatives was relatively limited. That is no longer the case. Today’s market offers a range of mature enterprise virtualization solutions, including open source platforms backed by commercial support and well-developed partner ecosystems.
These alternatives are increasingly capable of supporting enterprise workloads while offering lower licensing costs, greater deployment flexibility and reduced dependence on a single vendor. For many organizations, that creates genuine strategic choice where previously there was very little.
This does not mean VMware is no longer the right solution. For many businesses, remaining with VMware will continue to make commercial and technical sense. However, that decision should be based on an informed assessment of today's market rather than assumptions formed several years ago when the competitive landscape looked very different.
Migration doesn't have to be disruptive
For organizations considering alternative platforms, migration is often viewed as the greatest obstacle. Concerns around business disruption, operational risk and resource requirements are entirely understandable, particularly where virtualization supports critical production environments.
In reality, successful migration programs rarely involve a single large-scale move. Instead, organizations typically begin with workload assessments, proof-of-concept deployments and phased migration strategies that prioritize lower-risk systems before moving business-critical workloads.
Coexistence models can also enable platforms to operate alongside one another during transition, helping reduce operational risk while giving IT teams greater confidence throughout the process.
With careful planning and the right expertise, migration becomes far more manageable than many organizations initially expect. More importantly, it provides an opportunity to build an infrastructure strategy that better reflects future business priorities rather than historic purchasing decisions.
Don't let your renewal dictate your strategy
Every technology renewal creates a choice. The simplest option is often to renew an existing agreement and continue as before. In some cases, that will remain the right decision. However, it should be a conscious strategic decision rather than the default response.
Three years on from Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware, organizations have an opportunity to reassess whether their infrastructure strategy continues to deliver the right balance of technical capability, commercial value and long-term flexibility. Questions around vendor lock-in, cost predictability and future resilience deserve the same attention as technical performance.
Before signing another multi-year agreement, organizations should ask whether their current platform is still delivering value, whether they are paying for capabilities they genuinely need and whether alternative solutions deserve proper consideration. The most successful infrastructure strategies are those that evolve alongside the needs of the business, rather than simply following the next renewal cycle.
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Lloyds Tour of Britain 2026: Wednesday, September...
The Lloyds Tour of Britain has been shortened in 2026 to achieve parity with the women's race and will pack its men's action into five pulsating stages between Lincoln and the Scottish Borders.
Stage one takes the riders out into Lincolnshire before finishing with laps of Lincoln city center including five ascents of the infamous cobbled Michaelgate climb. Stages two and three are for the sprinters and then the climbing arrives on the Queen Stage through the Yorkshire Dales on stage four. Taking on big climbs such as Greenhow Bank, Kidstones, and Grinton Moor will surely decide the race. The event then finishes the next day in the Scottish Borders with a hilly loop around the town of Earlston.
There's no standout favourite for the race win but riders such as Filippo Ganna, Tim Wellens or Lewis Askey will be ones to watch as well as some of the world's best sprinters including Olav Kooij and Tim Merlier.
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Lloyds Tour of Britain 2026 – Preview
The 2026 race kicks off with a stage set entirely in Lincolnshire and while for the most part it will be flat, it packs in five ascents of the legendary Michaelgate climb at the end. Any rider who wants to win the race overall will need to be right near the front on the narrow city center circuit to avoid getting caught behind the bottleneck that always forms on this brutal little climb.
With a pecking order at the top established, stage two from Boston to Skegness and stage three from Hull to Beverley will belong to the sprint teams and few would bet against the Belgian ace Tim Merlier taking a brace of wins on what look set to be two super-fast days.
Once the sprinters have had their fill it is time for stage four, the Queen Stage of the race through the epic Yorkshire Dales. Showcasing some of the finest scenery in England, the race will cross a multitude of punishing climbs including Greenhow Bank, Kidstones, and Grinton Moor before it arrives in Leyburn.
This day will surely decide the outcome of the race, but if it’s still in the balance then it will be down to the rolling hills of the Scottish Borders on stage five to work out who takes the 2026 Lloyds Tour of Britain on the final day in and around the town of Earlston.
Lloyds Tour of Britain 2026 stages and broadcast times
Stage 1 | Wednesday September 2 | Lincoln - Lincoln, 187.6km | 10:15 - 16:00
Stage 2 |Thursday September 3 | Boston - Skegness, 185.2km | 10:15 - 15:45
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Dyson CameraJet: One minute review As the only to...
As the only toothbrush and water flosser with a built-in 100k pixel macro lens camera, the CameraJet offers something unique. It’s designed to identify gaps in the teeth and precision floss as you brush and gently blast away at plaque for a thorough clean. The Dyson CameraJet was unveiled by its founder and chief engineer James Dyson in Paris on Tuesday 1 September, and I’ve been using it for a week prior to launch. I was keen to see if its impressive spec could change the way I brush, and see, my teeth. While I’m still getting to grips with how to get the best from its settings and perfect my brushing technique, so far I’ve been enjoying the results and it may well make it onto our best electric toothbrush list.
At £419.99 (US $568 / AUS $794) for the set including a charging dock, travel case, Dyson Toothpaste and Dyson Mouthrinse, there’s no denying that this mouth-watering set comes at an eye-watering price.
You can already find AI/smart toothbrushes with sensors, smart apps and voice guidance available online from the likes of Oclean, Philips, Oral-B or Feno, of course, but none of these have a built-in endoscopic camera like the Dyson CameraJet, or include such an array of promising tech. I’ve tried water flossers in the past, but none that seem so mindfully designed.
The CameraJet provides a live-view the inside of your mouth, which you can view on the accompanying MyDyson app on your smartphone. This allows you to see where you’re cleaning, where you need to brush and how you can improve brushing and flossing. Having a toothbrush with built-in Wi-Fi camera in the bathroom does make me feel a little uneasy, but Dyson assures me that no images are recorded or stored on the product or in the cloud, and images remain private to the user.
At the time of writing, the companion MyDyson CameraJet app has only just gone live, so i’ve only used the live-view feature for a few guided brushing sessions. But the picture quality is clear, even if all I can see is a sea of gum, teeth and bubbles, and it streams with no lag, which is very impressive. I’ll be interested to see what personalised oral care insights it gathers in the coming days.
The CameraJet’s built-in anti-gravity mouthrinse tank makes its cordless design bulkier than your standard electric toothbrush, but I’ve found it comfortable to handle and control. I also like that it’s cordless unlike some water flossers, and you can use it in multiple directions in your mouth. However, if I don’t close my mouth properly, it splashes my mirror unapologetically while in auto-jet flossing mode.
The dual-bristle brush feels a nice size against my teeth and it glides along the contours with a satisfying pressure and firmness. Its variable sonic oscillation technology keeps the brush in constant motion to make it easier to get hard to reach areas without the brush stalling. It’s easy to refill and charge on its dedicated stand too.
What makes the Dyson CameraJet seemingly effective when blasting mouthrinse at plaque is its broad conical shaped spray that provides wide coverage. It took me a while to get used to the feel of the jet spray as it tickled every tooth. But with a slow and steady pace I was able to improve my brushing and flossing technique every time to get the best from the CameraJet, even if I couldn’t see myself in the bathroom mirror afterwards.
Dyson CameraJet: Specifications
Price
£419.99 / around $568 and $792 AUD)
Camera
100k pixel macro lens camera
Smart connectivity
Wi-Fi at 2.4GHz and Bluetooth connected
Colorways
Ceramic Ultra Blue and Ceramic Pink
Dimensions
L 273mm x W 44mm x D 44mm
Dyson CameraJet: Price and availability
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£419.99 (around $568 and $792 AUD)
Available in Ceramic Ultra Blue or Ceramic Pink colorways
For use with 75ml tube of Dyson Toothpaste and 400ml bottle of Dyson Mouthrinse
At the time of writing, the mouth-watering Dyson CameraJet costs £419.99 (around $568 and $792 AUD). This includes the colour choice of either Ceramic Ultra Blue or Ceramic Pink, and comes in a set including a charging dock, travel case, 75ml tube of Dyson Toothpaste and 400ml bottle of Dyson Mouthrinse.
While oral care may be a far cry from Dyson’s floorcare and air purifying categories, I think the CameraJet aligns mindfully with Dyson’s growing portfolio of tech beauty products. If you already own the game-changing Dyson Supersonic hair dryer and new Dyson Co-anda2x complete with new attachments, buying the CameraJet may just feel like a natural next step, but you will need to take the hit of its high-end price.
Just as Dyson has complemented its beauty tools with hair products such as its Chitosan styling range, Dyson has also formulated its special Dyson toothpaste and mouthwash formula. These are optimised to be non-foaming so the camera can see clearly while you brush. A 400ml bottle of mouthrinse that dispenses the precise 12.5ml should last around 32 brushes – if you’re using the mouthrinse twice daily that gives you around 16 days before having to refill. A set of two brush heads costs £25, while the Dyson toothpaste and mouthrinse are £8.49 ($11.50 / AUS $16 each.
The toothbrush heads will need to be replaced every three months. The brushes are RFID enabled, so you’ll get an alert on the app when it’s time to change them.
Value score: 3.5/5
Dyson CameraJet: Design
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Dual-bristle brush head to contour teeth
Powerful sonic motor oscillates 245 times a second to help remove plaque
WiFi enabled at 2.4 GHz with Bluetooth connectivity, designed to work with companion smart app
With its built-in camera, conical jet, flexible control pad, feature-packed app and luxurious pink or blue styling, the Dyson CameraJet design looks and feels premium.
It comes presented in a Dyson-branded cardboard box with a refill dock, USB-C charger and two dual-bristle brush heads with plastic case. There’s no carry bag in the box, but I think this would make a nice addition if you’re travelling with it.
You also get a Dyson mouthrinse and non-foaming toothpaste, which contains sodium fluoride to help fortify enamel and strengthen teeth.Both the toothpaste and mouthrinse taste agreeable, and are quite subtle in minty-ness.
It takes eight hours to recharge the brush fully on the refill dock that takes a USB-C. Battery should last for eight hours, but this all depends on how long you use it for, and which settings you choose.
To set up you can either pour the mouthrinse into the refill dock or straight into the CameraJet tank. I poured three quarters of my 400ml mouthrinse bottle into the refill doc, so that I could fill up the mouthrinse tank on the CameraJet after each use simply by pressing a button on the dock. To clean the brush after use, I simply rinsed its brush head, ran the tank under water and allowed the brush to dry while on the dock.
The 100k pixel macro lens camera is built into the design just below the brush head. What makes the camera accurate in its jet sprays while flossing – so you’re not just blinding firing mouthrinse into your mouth – is its Gap Optical Targeting, which is Dyson’s AI learning machine algorithm. This scans 28 live images per second to identify, track and predict gaps between the teeth.
With variable sonic oscillation that varies the angle of the brush to improve plaque removal and prevent it from stalling, the brush head feels comfortable to use. While the body of the CameraJet is quite large for a toothbrush, the brush head is a comfortable size, and it contours my mouth smoothly.
The brush comes with a control panel on the front with three intensity settings, and modes for brushing, flossing or brushing and floss at the same time. The anti-gravity mouthrinse tank also delivers the recommended 25ml amount of mouthrinse each time you use it. This has a diaphragm pump and pressure chamber that adapts during use to eliminate air pockets and prevent the device from firing blanks. This means it should provide uninterrupted jets of mouthwash, whichever way you hold its cordless design. I found it a little hit and miss at times, particularly in the front teeth, but there’s a knack to brushing correctly that I haven’t quite mastered yet.
With the WiF-connected camera acting like a dental endoscope, the brushes smart app can show you a live-view of the inside of your mouth. I found it easy to connect to the app over WiFi, and while I’ve only tried it a few times, i’m really impressed with how clear a picture quality it displays and how quickly the picture streams.
As I use the brush more, and follow the guided cleaning sessions in the app, my technique will no doubt improve, resulting in a much more thorough clean. Here you can see which bits you’re missing and get advice on how to improve your clean.
Design score: 4/5
Dyson CameraJet: Performance
(Image credit: Future / Emily Peck)
Variable sonic oscillation to prevent stalling and keep bristles moving
With 100k pixel macro lens camera and conical jet to target gaps between teeth
Flexible jet-flossing controls and three brushing intensity modes
The first time I tried to use the CameraJet I got a spray of mouthwash on my forehead when I turned it on. It’s then that I discovered my rule number one – make sure to direct it away from the face when turning it on.
Once inside my mouth, I found it comfortable to use, even if its tooth-tickling spray did take a few attempts to get used to. At 61.3 dBa – measured at home on my decibel meter app on its highest setting – it’s not too noisy either but gently hums away. Its medium-firm, dual-bristle brush head is a nice shape and glided along my gums comfortably.
On board its powerful sonic motor and diaphragm pump is designed to deliver a targeted, pressurized conical jet spray in as fast as one-tenth of a second to target plaque effectively.
Dyson suggests applying light pressure and allowing the toothbrush to do the work. You also need to keep moving the brush as you use it to ensure the camera can find the gaps dispense the jet sprays, and this can be a little tricky to start off with. It doesn’t always fire a jet spray when I think it should, but I’m getting better at handling it. This is where the app is also helping, as I can see exactly which teeth are being cleaned and getting prompts to ‘part my lips wide’ and move sections. I can also follow the guided cleaning sessions, while the camera tracks which teeth i’m cleaning in real time.
The app only went live a day prior to launch, so I haven’t really had a proper chance to use it, but I do find it strangely exciting to see the inside of my mouth in real time while I brush. It’s a sight I only thought I’d see when visiting the dentist, and while it offers a little more insight than I’d like, I can see that it has the potential to be very helpful when cleaning - and when you’ve got toothache or something stuck in between your teeth.
From the three brush intensity settings, I’ve been finding the deepest clean the most effective. As well as the option to either brush or floss for two minutes, you can also brush and floss for three minutes at the same time. The toothpaste is non-foaming, which helps to reduce any slurry in my mouth, but when I’m flossing and trying to look at which teeth I’m brushing, my bathroom mirror is getting a lot of spray. I think when the app goes live and Ii’m able to view a live-stream of the inside of my mouth while flossing, this might make things a little less messy. It will also be able to tell me which teeth I’m missing.
After a week, this more disciplined approach has left my mouth feeling fresher and cleaner. But while I trust the jets are working, I don’t think I’m quite ready to give up my dental tape completely just yet.
When I first set eyes on the Dyson CameraJet, I couldn’t help but wonder if its built-in camera was just a superfluous gimmick or a useful oral health tool. But having trialled it for a week, I’m impressed by its premium feel and just how deeply it seems to be cleaning my teeth. On first look I think the app is rather special too, and has the potential to be really quite useful.
Overall, I think if you’re willing to make the spend, the Camerajet can be a smart and informative oral health tool. And as regularly as I’m currently using it, I know I’ll feel much more confident next time I visit my hygienist.
Performance score: 4/5
Dyson CameraJet: Scorecard
(Image credit: Future / Emily Peck)
Category
Comment
Score
Value
Premium price and you need to factor in the cost of refills, mouthrinse and toothpaste
3.5/5
Design
Easy to hold and comfortable in hand. Built in mouthrinse tank makes it a little bulky.
4/5
Features
Impressive 100k pixel macro lens camera and variable sonic brushing. Useful guided cleaning sessions and live-stream insight on the app.
5/5
Performance
Feels like a thorough clean, even if the splashes make it messy to use in jet flossing mode
4/5
Total
4/5
Dyson Camerajet: Should I buy?
Buy it if…
You want to improve your cleaning coverage
The conical jet on this device is optimized to precision floss while you brush. By simply using it twice a day for three minutes at a time, you’re taking positive steps to try and improve your oral hygiene. There’s also an accompanying app to help guide you.
You love a smart app with health data
This smart toothbrush pairs with the MyDyson app on your smartphone to give you access to even more health data.
You want to try jet flossing
The convenient thing about the Dyson CameraJet is that its conical jet spray delivers the recommended amount of mouthrinse from its built-in anti-gravity tank. It can help keep plaque at bay and leave your mouth feeling fresh.
Don’t buy it if…
The idea of a camera-based product makes you uneasy
Smart devices aren’t for everyone, although Dyson does take privacy seriously. The camera is only active during live viewing or auto-jetting settings and Dyson states that no images are recorded or stored on the product or in the cloud, and images remain private to the user.
You’re squeamish
The built-in camera on the CameraJet doubles as an oral endoscope and is designed to work alongside the MyDyson smart app to provide a live feed of the inside of your mouth while you brush. Of course you don’t have to use this feature, but it’s a key part of the offering and may just help with brushing.
Your budget is tight
You could argue that with this toothbrush you’ll be potentially saving money on dental bills, but you’ll also need to factor in the cost of replacement brushes every three months, Dyson toothpaste and mouthrinse.
Also consider
Suri Core 1.0 electric toothbrush
It may not have a built-in water flosser, but the latest Suri Core 1.0 electric toothbrush is very effective. It comes with gentle haptic pressure sensor to let you know when you’re brushing too hard, recyclable heads and gives you an impressive four-weeks battery life on a full charge.
Back in May 2026, I visited Dyson’s global headquarters to see how the CameraJet was engineered, constructed and tested. Prior to its launch on September 1st, I tested CameraJet myself at home over the course of a week. I assessed its design, performance, battery life, brush modes and noise levels using a decibel meter reading on my smartphone. At the time of reviewing, the app has only just gone live.
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Dali launches budget-friendly subwoofer in colorf...
Dali launches budget-friendly subwoofer in colorful colors, to match its Rubik and Sonik 1 speakers
8-inch downwards firing subwoofer with adjustable gain and phase, 170W RMS / 220W peak Class D amplification
Launching in October 2026 for $800 / £429 (about AU$815)
Dali has a habit of making five-star speakers, including the Dali Kupid and Dali Sonik 1, both of which got full marks from us. And now there's a colorful compact subwoofer to give these two speakers even more oomph, if you find bookshelves to be light on low-end.
The new Basik Sub turns your stereo setup into a 2.1 system and solves a problem that applies to any compact bookshelf speakers: there's a limit to how low you can go without putting in bigger drivers. By adding an eight-inch downfiring subwoofer to your setup, the Basik Sub is designed to add the low-end punch that makes music and movies even more entertaining.
The Basik Sub comes in five colors to match the range of Kupid bookshelf speakers pictured here, or to blend in with your decor (Image credit: Dali)
Dali Basik Sub: key features and pricing
The Basik Sub features Dali's own 8-inch long throw woofer, which is teamed with an oversized ferrite magnet and a high-flux motor system that Dali says delivers precise control. It also features a long, vented voice coil designed to maintain cooling and minimize compression as you turn the levels up.
Dali went with a down-firing rather than front-firing subwoofer for two key reasons: to deliver more even bass distribution, and to give you more options when it comes to positioning your subwoofer in your room.
Power comes from a 170W RMS / 220W peak Class D amplifier, and there's a built-in dual-stage limiter. Gain, crossover and phase controls are adjustable to make the Basik compatible with a wide range of speaker setups.
Of course, it's not just limited to being used in a 2.1 system — the Dali Sonik range is also designed to be used as surround sounds as well as for stereo setups, so the Basik is a good fit for a budget home theater system too.
The enclosure is made of MDF, features four decoupled feet to reduce vibration and comes in a choice of Solid Black, Solid White, Caramel White, Golden Yellow and Chilly Blue.
The Dali Basik Sub will go on sale in October 2026 with a recommended price of $800 / £429 / €500 (about AU$815).
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Suri Core 1.0: One minute review I’ve tested nume...
I’ve tested numerous electric brushes with far too many settings and features, from 12+ brushing modes to apps that provide real-time guidance. Yet I inevitably end up using them in the same way: pick up the brush, press the button once, brush my teeth, then put it back in the cupboard until the next time. I’ve never used an app outside of a review period, and I rarely bother with any extra settings either. Battery life is also important to me, as I don’t have a compatible plug socket in my bathroom. And I’d also rather not throw out too many plastic brush-heads that will ultimately end up in landfill.
Suri brushes are designed to be no-fuss, no-frills sonic toothbrushes with minimal settings to avoid a simple tool from becoming unnecessarily complicated, alongside recyclable elements. The Suri Core 1.0 sticks closely to this brief, offering a more affordable alternative to its successful, pricier Pro range.
Naturally, Suri has cut some corners with the Core 1.0 to keep the price down, notably replacing the metal body with a "bio-plastic" one made from renewable sources and recycled material, while the motor is slightly weaker, offering 28,000 movements a minute instead of the Pro 2.0’s 30,000. It doesn’t come with a clean-and-charge case as the Pro does, either. Instead, you simply get a brush cap for travel. It lasts six days fewer than the Pro on a full charge, with a battery that lasts 28 days compared to the Pro's 34 days.
These efficiency savings are minor, and do nothing to impact the toothbrush’s overall quality. The simple design makes it eminently easy to use, while the built-in timer uses haptic feedback every 30 seconds to help you keep track of brushing time. It looks great, too, especially when stuck to the wall using the provided magnetic mirror-mount attachment. It doesn't feel quite as pleasing in the hand as the metal model, but the pastel-coloured body has a stylish look that will happily fit the aesthetics of a variety of bathrooms. Whichever colour you choose, the brush head is white.
Speaking of brush heads, in the US and UK, Suri operates prepaid mailing programs that enable you to send used heads back to the company, which it then recycles and makes into new products such as soap dishes. The toothbrush is also covered by a warranty, during which Suri will repair and return it at no cost. In addition, across the brush's construction, Suri has introduced measures to reduce the environmental impact of the plastics it uses, from recycled to recyclable materials to more responsible production and disposal .
(Image credit: Future)
I tested this toothbrush for 21 days straight, and in that time didn't have to charge it. The two-minute timer is automatic, with no option to adjust it manually: the brush pulses every 30 seconds to signal that you move to the next quadrant of your mouth then shuts off automatically when the two minutes are up.
There are a couple of niggles. The first is that the brush is almost too simple: alongside its Clean and Polish settings, I’d like to see a gentler mode "sensitive" setting for more delicate teeth and gums. The pressure sensor requires some force to activate it, which could result in over-brushing, and it’s quite loud in operation, registering 69db in my noise measuring app.
But I’m nitpicking. Overall, the Suri Core 1.0 is a simple, high-quality sonic toothbrush for a reasonable price, with some sustainability credentials to boot. It would certainly be my pick over some of the more expensive, feature-stuffed brushes that spring to mind.
Suri Core 1.0: Specifications
(Image credit: Future)
Component
Suri Core 1.0
Battery life
28 days
Sonic vibrations
28,000/m
Charging stand
USB-C
Timer
30 seconds, haptic
Noise
69db
Settings
Two
Suri Core 1.0: Price and availability
$75 in the US
£65 in the UK
Not yet in the AU
The Suri Core 1.0 is priced at $75 / £65, cheaper than other brushes in the Suri range, which come in at $99 / £85, and offers good value. It’s more expensive than budget electric toothbrushes such as the Ordo Sonic Lite, which is similarly basic in terms of features, but the Core 1.0 feels like a worthwhile step up.
It’s reliable, looks great on your bathroom counter-top, and with Suri's free brush-head recycling scheme, you can feel good about doing your bit for the environment, too.
Suri Core 1.0: Scorecard
(Image credit: Future)
Category
Comment
Score
Value
Pricier than some budget toothbrushes, but good value overall.
4/5
Design
Great look, simple to use, recyclable and sustainable design elements.
5/5
Performance
Strong motor, great battery, simple to use.
4.5/5
Suri Core 1.0: Should I buy?
Buy it if…
You’re after something simple
The Suri Core 1.0 does one job, at two intensities, and does it well.
You want a toothbrush that looks good
The Suri Core 1.0's pleasant design will look great on a bathroom shelf.
You want value
Suri made this toothbrush specifically to appeal to budget buyers.
Don’t buy it if…
You want an oscillating toothbrush
The sonic toothbrush is just a simple vibration model, whereas Oral-B models come with rotating heads.
You’ve got very sensitive teeth
You may prefer a brush with more settings and a lighter pressure sensor.
Also consider
Ordo Sonic Lite
One of the best budget toothbrushes on the market.
I used the Suri Core 1.0 sonic toothbrush for three weeks, brushing morning and night. I measured the decibel levels of the toothbrush using an app, and compared the specs to its contemporaries in the space.
First reviewed: August 2026
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Lanterns episode 3 has been released on HBO Max ...
Lanterns episode 3 has been released on HBO Max — and, after two weeks of teasing, it finally pulls back the veil on the mysterious extraterrestrials known as the Guardians of the Universe.
Until now, the Guardians have been something of an enigma in the HBO TV Original. However, its latest chapter, titled 'OutKast', gives us a much clearer picture of these beings and why they want John Stewart to succeed Hal Jordan as Earth's Green Lantern.
So, who are they? Where did they come from? Do they have powers? What's their connection to the Green Lantern Corps? And why are they obsessed with Stewart replacing Jordan? Let's take a closer look at the Guardians' comic book history and role in this HBO Max sci-fi crime drama.
Who are the Guardians of the Universe in DC Comics?
The Guardians of the Universe first appeared in July 1960 via Green Lantern Vol. 2 #1 (Image credit: DC Comics)
Created by DC icons Gil Kane and Jeff Broome during the Silver Age of Comic Books, the Guardians of the Universe are an immortal alien race depicted as blue-skinned humanoids originally from the planet Maltus. However, after a time-bending experiment — one that leads to the birth of the DC Multiverse and the anti-matter universe — goes awry, the Maltusians relocated to a new world named Oa and rebranded themselves as the Guardians of the Universe.
The Guardians gave themselves a new objective following the aforementioned and ill-fated time-based test: combat evil and create an orderly universe.
With this goal in mind, they created sentient androids known as the Manhunters to patrol the universe and combat any threats they encounter. However, the Manhunters soon came to resent their creators, committed mass genocide in a harrowing event known as the Massacre of Sector-666, and later attempted a coup, which the Guardians quelled. For more on the Manhunters and their role in this show, read my Manhunters in Lanterns explained piece.
Laura Linney's Lianna is the only Guardian we've met so far (Image credit: DC Studios/HBO)
In the wake of the Manhunters' uprising, the Guardians started afresh and created the Green Lantern Corps. A new interstellar police agency, its members carry out the Manhunters' former duties of watching over the universe and tackling anyone who threatens the peace. Two Green Lanterns guard each of the 3,600 sectors that make up the known universe, meaning there are 7,200 space cops in total.
Abilities-wise, the Guardians are some of the most powerful beings in DC Comics. Their powerset includes — but isn't limited to — the ability to fly, time travel, and phase through objects; telepathy; astral projection; invulnerability to conventional weapons; energy manipulation; reality warping; size manipulation; omniscience; and force field projection.
When and why did the Guardians choose John Stewart to be Earth's next Green Lantern?
John Stewart Sr and Bernadette condition John Jr into thinking it's his destiny to be a Green Lantern (Image credit: DC Studios/HBO)
Now that we've learned about the Guardians' comic book history, let's see how they factor into the DC Universe (DCU) TV show's story.
For starters, when Stewart is interviewed by a Guardian named Lianna (played by Laura Linney) for the chance to become Jordan's successor, we quickly learn that there are only 11 Guardians left. There were 12, but as episode 2 revealed, the former Green Lantern known as Sinestro killed one of them. You can learn more about him via my Sinestro in Lanterns explained article.
Anyway, by way of Lanterns' flashback-heavy third episode, the Guardians had originally tried to recruit Stewart's father — aka John Stewart Sr — as Earth's first Green Lantern when Stewart Jr was a baby. However, Stewart Sr failed the Guardians' 'Are you afraid?' test, so he wasn't chosen.
Traumatized by that cosmic event, Stewart Sr becomes a danger to his loved ones, so he's kicked out of the family home by his wife Bernadette. She doesn't believe her husband's claims surrounding the aforementioned event, either — until Lianna unexpectedly shows up to apologize for the trouble that the Guardians caused the Stewart family.
Bernadette Stewart is the only human who's seemingly seen Lianna in her true form (Image credit: DC Studios/HBO)
To keep things brief, Lianna indicates — over a late-night cup of coffee — that Stewart Jr has the makings of being a future Green Lantern. The reason? His parents are formidable individuals, so it stands to reason that, based on his genetic make-up alone, Stewart Jr would be cut from the same cloth.
After Bernadette tells all of this to Stewart Sr, they decide to raise Stewart Jr to not only be fearless, but also groom him so he will become a Green Lantern when he's older. So begins a years-long mission that sees them treat their youngest son differently from his older siblings. They train him to be undaunted and brainwash him into thinking it's his destiny to be a Green Lantern.
Stewart Jr follows in his father's footsteps by joining the US armed forces (Image credit: DC Studios/HBO Max)
A couple of decades later, Stewart Jr is — the emotional detachment issues born from his unique upbringing notwithstanding — well on his way to becoming the so-called 'chosen one', too.
As the saying goes, though, the best-laid plans often go awry. Now a decorated US Marine sniper, Stewart Jr is sent on a months-long mission to assassinate a prominent money launderer known as 'Gray Wolf' in the Kamchatka Peninsula. Long story short, he fails said assignment when Hal Jordan, who was eventually chosen as Earth's first Green Lantern, surprisingly arrives and arrests the highly sought-after criminal. Forced to take the blame as part of a government cover-up, Stewart Jr is dishonorably discharged by the military.
John demonstrates his ability to create constructs using a Green Lantern ring (Image credit: DC Studios/HBO)
Dejected after seeing his chances of becoming a Green Lantern ruined, Stewart Jr receives an unlikely pep talk from his mom, who also tells him that he's going to art school. Remember, his real passion has always been drawing, so to somewhat make up for her terrible parenting, Bernadette applied to a nearby university on his behalf. After being accepted by said university, Stewart Jr moves on from his Green Lantern dream.
Or so he thinks. Again, to keep things short, Stewart Jr is selected for what appears to be a special university project. However, the man he's trying to impress with his art skills is actually a male Guardian who, after Stewart Jr demonstrates his ability to construct his father's watch using a Green Lantern ring, is sent to be interviewed by Lianna.
Why do the Guardians want John Stewart to replace Hal Jordan?
You might have been conditioned from birth, John, but you still need to interview for the position! (Image credit: DC Studios/HBO)
For myriad reasons; but two specific reasons stand out among all others.
First — and perhaps most importantly — the Guardians are concerned about Jordan's relationship with Sinestro. Sure, Jordan was the one who defeated Sinestro after the latter killed one of the Guardians, but they know Jordan still harbors affection for his former mentor.
I wouldn't be shocked if they knew Jordan had visited Sinestro for information about the Manhunters in Lanterns episode 2, either. If they do, they'll be even more worried because there's no telling what Sinestro could do or say to Jordan to win him over to Sinestro's cause.
The other reason is Jordan's reckless nature. During their chat, Lianna tells Stewart that, despite regularly being told not to interfere in terrestrial matters, Jordan continues to do so. Replacing Jordan with Stewart would mean that these impulsive interventions would stop because Stewart wouldn't defy his bosses' wishes.
After successfully passing his Green Lantern interview, all eyes are now on how and when Stewart will succeed Jordan as Earth's primary Green Lantern in the DCU Chapter One TV series. Based on what Jordan tells Stewart at the end of this episode, though, he won't go quietly into that good night. Well, until Lanterns' 2026 storyline, when Jordan is murdered by someone, anyway...
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