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This robot vacuum is more autonomous, but you still need to check its work
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This robot vacuum is more autonomous, but you still need to check its work

iRobot’s latest fills a long-standing gap in the Roomba lineup with its automated mop-pad washing and drying.

  • by Tim Biggs

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Black Friday tech: Ten of our favourite gadgets on sale
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Black Friday tech: Ten of our favourite gadgets on sale

From phones to televisions, here are 10 tested and recommended devices with significantly reduced price tags to look out for in Black Friday sales.

  • by Tim Biggs
From earbuds to e-books: the best tech gifts for holidays 2024

From earbuds to e-books: the best tech gifts for holidays 2024

Here are some of our favourite gift ideas for the tech-obsessed, or those who could do with a few more gadgets.

  • by Tim Biggs and David Swan
Dreading spring-cleaning? The six tricks experts swear by

Dreading spring-cleaning? The six tricks experts swear by

Finding the joy in cleaning is all about changing your mindset.

  • by Stacey Colino
Dyson invents domestic dog robot to do all your chores

Dyson invents domestic dog robot to do all your chores

The handy housekeeper can be used to clean a home or a commercial environment such as a hotel.

  • by Joe Pinkstone
This new LG TV puts many pricier models to shame
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This new LG TV puts many pricier models to shame

For the fifth consecutive year, LG’s C-series ticks every box despite coming in a lot cheaper than the highest-end models.

  • by Tim Biggs
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Can a Wi-Fi electric blanket and smart tracker really improve your sleep?
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Can a Wi-Fi electric blanket and smart tracker really improve your sleep?

With its ability to heat and cool in line with your body, and maintain separate temperatures for your partner, Eight Sleep’s Pod 4 brings AI analysis to your bed.

  • by Tim Biggs
Could the next tech meltdown lock us out of our smart homes?
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Could the next tech meltdown lock us out of our smart homes?

Rumours of the recent CrowdStrike outage hitting smart homes may have been exaggerated, but with more internet-connected devices in our home it’s a scenario worth exploring.

  • by Tim Biggs
Why robot vacuums still have plenty of tricks to learn

Why robot vacuums still have plenty of tricks to learn

Robot vacuums are getting smarter all the time – but they still need a human operator. Manufacturers have plenty of work to do if they are ever to clean your floors autonomously.

  • by Tim Biggs
Why downlights are making you colder and your split system less effective

Why downlights are making you colder and your split system less effective

Ever felt like the air-conditioner only pushes around cold air in winter? It may take climbing up into the attic and having a look around to find out why that is.

  • by Jim Malo
Picturesque smart speaker gives good sound with no tech clutter
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Picturesque smart speaker gives good sound with no tech clutter

Getting a satisfying noise out of a thin, wall-mounted device is no small feat, but Samsung’s Music Frame strikes a good balance considering its unobtrusive looks.

  • by Tim Biggs