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Amazon Echo Dot Max

Echo Dot Max review: Amazon’s best mid-range speaker, but not by much

By Josephine Watson published

It’s Alexa+ ready, but is Alexa+ ready?

Smart Home Hubs
IKEA smart home speakers and lamps

Color us impressed – IKEA reveals 6 bold new Bluetooth speakers and lamps

By David Nield published

IKEA has announced more products made in partnership with designer Teklan, going on sale next month.

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Shark PowerPro IZ380UK on test in a home

The Shark PowerPro is the best-value vacuum cleaner I've tested

By Chris Rowlands published

This budget-friendly vacuum offers consistently strong performance and with a few thoughtful extras.

Vacuums
Person holding Shark PowerDetect cordless vacuum and Shark Detect Pro cordless

The best Shark vacuum cleaners for every home – tried and tested

By Ruth Hamilton last updated

We've tested the best Shark vacuums for every household, from versatile cordless stick vacs to powerful uprights.

Vacuums
The iRobot Roomba J7+ cleaning carpet next to a set of stairs

Should I buy a Roomba in the Black Friday sales? No – here's why

By Ruth Hamilton published

There are bound to be Roomba bargains this Black Friday, but you should approach with caution.

Robot Vacuums
Lavazza Assoluta coffee machine with drink and two bags of coffee

The Lavazza Assoluta is a quirky coffee machine that adjusts its own settings to suit your beans

By Cat Ellis published

If you don't mind sticking with Lavazza's own beans, the Assoluta will deliver consistently well-extracted coffee every morning.

Coffee Machines
The circular screen on the front of the TP09 shows the current Formaldehyde reading.

The best air purifier: 8 powerful purifiers, tried and tested by experts

By Ruth Hamilton last updated

We've rounded up the most effective air purifiers around, for a range of room sizes and budgets.

Air Quality
OG Roomba

iRobot's in trouble and I hope we don't lose Roomba, the original and arguably best robot vacuum

By Lance Ulanoff published

iRobot's financial struggles arrive just as people are finally writing the Roomba's incredible history.

Robot Vacuums
Shark PowerDetect cordless vacuum clearing dog hair from a carpet

I've tested dozens of vacuums, and these are hands-down the best at cleaning pet hair

By Ruth Hamilton last updated

These vacuums had no trouble pulling pet hair from carpets and furniture, and some are especially good for allergy-sufferers, too.

Vacuums
Two phones on a pink and orange background showing the Google Home app

Google explains the Gemini Home rollout 'confusion' – and reveals when to expect a full launch

By David Nield published

Google has given us more information about what's happening with Gemini for Home, and when you might get it.

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