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Ring launches Battery Video Doorbell Plus with package detection
Ring’s new doorbell will launch in April, with higher resolution, a wider field of vision and better battery life. It's slightly cheaper than the previous model too
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Sonos is ready for change with new Era speakers
A new generation of more flexible Sonos speakers are here with Bluetooth, USB-C line in and Trueplay on Android
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Ooni’s new Volt 12 pizza oven can be used in your kitchen
Ooni’s electric countertop pizza oven can be used indoors, hit 450°C and cook a pizza in 90 seconds. There’s a new compact multi-fuel outdoor oven coming too
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Sony Bravia XR TVs might be the best buy for film buffs in 2023
XR Clear Image will reduce motion blur and improve noise reduction making them a potential lure for movie fans 2023
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Why the G3 is the standout TV in LG's 2023 OLED line-up
The C2 was the star of the show in 2022 but it's the G3 that gets the biggest upgrades this year including a WOLED panel with amazing brightness
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Get paid to save energy with new Utrack money back scheme
Anyone with a smart meter can now join an energy saving money back scheme. Or almost anyone. Read on to find out if you can and why we had no luck
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Monster claims its DNA speakers are first with Qi wireless charging
It's not as fast as the Sonos Roam's wireless charger but you get it in the box and Party Mode gives you big sound at the touch of a button
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DJI launches a new, cheaper version of its Mini 2 drone
DJI's new Mini 2 SE is its latest entry-level drone, but isn't nearly as cheap as the original Mini SE.
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Ambilight V2 is a huge reason to buy a Philips TV this year
Samsung, LG and other rivals make great tellies but Ambilight V2 is Philips’s not-so-secret weapon in the ultra-competitive TV market
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The Navimow, Segway's robot lawnmower, comes to the UK
Segway's award-winning robot lawnmower, the Navimow, doesn't use physical boundary strips and navigates via GPS. And now it's available in the UK
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Apple's surprise second-gen HomePod is on sale now
Apple has released a new version of the full-size HomePod two years after discontinuing the original, but it's a relatively minor update
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Marshall Middleton might be the ultimate portable Bluetooth speaker
The aptly named middle of the pack Middleton from Marshall aims to strike the perfect balance for a portable Bluetooth speaker
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Is your electric blanket safe? It may not be, according to Which?
Consumer watchdog Which? found low quality and unsafe electric blankets for sale on online marketplaces. Here's how to buy right and avoid rubbish.
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Virgin Media users just got a bumper HD upgrade for free
Virgin is phasing out a handful of standard definition channels and replacing them with the high definition versions for thousands of TV customers
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Should you buy an induction hob?
Induction hobs are the newest and most efficient type of hob, but they have some quirks that mean they're not for everyone. Are they right for you?
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How high should I install a Ring Video Doorbell?
Ring Video Doorbells are some of the most popular out there, but it turns out most people have installed them incorrectly.
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Amazon, please make a regular Echo with clock in 2023
Amazon decided not to release a 5th-gen Echo in 2022, but I’m really hoping we’ll see a version with the Echo Dot’s useful LED display this year
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Samsung’s SmartThings Station shrinks the smart home experience into a big button
Samsung's SmartThings Station is a hub in the form of a big button. It may seem regressive in a world of smart assistants, but here's why it could catch on
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Tech Advisor’s Best of CES 2023 Awards
The best products and biggest surprises of CES 2023, the biggest tech event of the year
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Nanoleaf is all-in on Matter compatibility, with new lights & updates
Nanoleaf's raft of new products are all Matter-compatible, and its existing lights will get a software upgrade, to create an integrated smart lighting system
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Withings U-Scan is a laboratory in your toilet bowl
Withings is adding to its at-home health and fitness tools with the launch of the U-Scan, which analyses urine for nutritional data and menstrual tracking
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LG's 2023 OLED TVs boast brighter screens and updated webOS
At CES, LG has announced upgrades to the picture quality, sound and interface of its Z3, G3 and C3 OLED evo series TVs
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Samsung's 2023 QD-OLED TVs will be the brightest yet
Samsung's latest Quantum Dot OLED TVs have been unveiled at CES, offering up to 2,000 nits of peak brightness and better energy efficiency
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Why a heated throw is the best purchase I’ve made all year
It's not exciting, it's not revolutionary, but this is one of the best products of the year because it solves a very real problem we're all facing
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DJI launches the Mini 3: a cheaper version of the Mini 3 Pro
Fancy a DJI Mini 3 Pro but can’t justify the cost? Well, now there’s a more affordable alternative.
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The Echo Show 15’s Fire TV update is rolling out now
The big new update brings the Fire TV experience to Amazon's Echo Show 15, but can you sideload apps?
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Roku's first QLED TV range debuts in the UK
UK customers can now get Roku's TV interface with a QLED panel with this new launch from TCL, with a choice of four sizes available
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These new Roku-powered smart TVs start at just £129
If you've been waiting for a bargain smart TV to upgrade your living room this Christmas then RCA and Roku are on hand with these incredibly cheap models
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Dyson tech to get smarter: 15-year plan focuses on connectivity
Dyson has announced a shift from mechanical engineering to embedded software and connectivity, but the end goal may be entirely unexpected
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Snapdragon AR2 Gen 1 is Qualcomm's first chip designed for augmented reality
With the Snapdragon AR2 Gen 1 Qualcomm bets big on augmented reality glasses
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What is Ultra Wideband?
Ultra Wideband: The smart technology that can track your keys or automate your home
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PS VR2 will be powered by a custom MediaTek chip
We finally know what's inside the next PlayStation VR, as MediaTek reveals it's provided custom chips for the PS VR2
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New Philips Hue Festavia string lights launch in time for Christmas
There’s a new, festive addition to the Philips Hue range. The aptly named Festavia offers 250 colour-changing LEDs you can control from the Hue app.
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Devialet's 24-carat gold portable speaker costs almost a grand
It might boast some of the most impressive design and sonics of any portable speaker, but can you afford one?
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Matter has launched – but what does it mean for your smart home?
The new smart home protocol is now official. Here are the benefits it will bring and how it affects smart devices you already own.
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Nanoleaf is Matter-ready with its new Essentials lights
Nanoleaf has announced its first Matter-ready products: two bulbs and a light strip, which will go on sale next year.
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What is Matter? The new smart home standard explained
The first Matter-certified products are due to launch on 3 November. But what is Matter and what does it mean for smart home technology?
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Shark’s new Stratos vacuums are already on sale for Black Friday
Shark's Stratos range has only just launched but you can already find some of the new corded and cordless cleaners on sale in the run-up to Black Friday.
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DJI launches cheaper Mavic 3 Classic drone
DJI drops the telephoto lens and makes the Mavic 3 more affordable. Here’s what you need to know about the new Mavic 3 Classic
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Amazon Echo Dot 5: release date, price & features
The new Echo Dot 5 keeps the spherical design but improves sound quality and gets new features
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Lidl’s heated airer will dry your clothes for just 7p an hour
Lidl's £45 heated clothes rack costs just 7p an hour to run and will keep you from having to use your tumble dryer.
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Meta Quest Pro: All you need to know about the VR/AR headset
The Meta Quest Pro is finally official, and it's quite the departure from the Quest 2. Here's everything you need to know.
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Tech Advisor Awards: The 60 best consumer tech products of the year
Tech Advisor's 2022-2023 Awards highlight the best consumer tech across a range of categories, including phones, laptops, tablets, wearables, audiovisual, accessories, software, smart home and lifestyle.
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Meta’s betting big on mixed reality with the Quest Pro
Meta's new Quest Pro is a big departure from the Quest 2 in more ways than one, with a focus on mixed- rather than virtual reality.
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Lidl's light alarm will make your mornings better for under £30
Here's why you grab should Lidl's bargain light alarm while you can. And if you miss it, we've got an excellent, budget-friendly alternative
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Nest Wifi Pro: Google's Wi-Fi 6E mesh system is up for pre-order
Everything you need to know about Google's new Wi-Fi 6E router, Nest Wifi Pro
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Sharp might be your answer for an affordable Mini-LED TV in 2023
A combination of Mini-LED panel tech, Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, Android TV, and an attractive price might make the XLED series a winner
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Amazon Echo 5: Release date, price and feature rumours
Amazon's hardware event came and went, without a mention of an update to the fourth-generation Echo.
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