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Are cheap robot vacuums worth it? I've tested bots at all price points, and here's my take
By Ruth Hamilton published
Pricing in the robot vacuum market ranges massively, and figuring out what you actually need to spend can be tricky.

The Blink Video Doorbell drops to its lowest price yet for Prime Big Deal Days
By Jessica Reyes published
The Blink Video Doorbell is down to a record-low price right now for Amazon Prime Big Deal Days.

My Google One subscription is losing two big features – and it’s another sign I should quit Google products forever
By Mark Wilson published
Google One subscribers in the UK are losing two big features soon – and it's making many question whether to leave Google's smart home for good.

Gemini for Home is rolling out to lucky early users – and it's already snitching on misbehaving pets
By David Nield published
Google Home and Nest devices are in line for a Gemini-powered upgrade, and early adopters are seeing it now.

IKEA now sells solar panels – and you don’t have to assemble them yourself
By Hamish Hector published
IKEA just launched its lineup of renewable energy solutions in the UK – which includes solar panels, heat pumps, and EV charging.

Amazon’s Echo Pop is a massive $15 / £22 off this Prime Day – it’s time I finally upgraded my 9-year-old Echo Dot
By Josh Russell published
This huge Prime Day discount on the Echo Pop might finally force me to ditch my decrepit, decade-old Echo Dot – and build the cheap multi-room streaming system of my dreams.

The best smart scales 2025
By Matt Evans last updated
Buying Guide The best smart scales can give you a detailed analysis of your body composition. Here are our top buys for every budget.

Gemini for Home is confusing us all – but Google has answered some of the biggest questions from users
By David Nield published
Google has new devices, new subscriptions, and a new AI assistant for its smart home kit.

This smart E ink picture frame lets you talk your paintings into life with AI – and promises to last years from a single charge
By Monica J. White published
A project on Kickstarter promises to deliver a smart e-ink picture frame. Dubbed Fraimic, it lets you generate AI art with voice commands.
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