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Toshiba reveals a QLED TV you can actually afford
You might be surprised at what you get for the price with Toshiba's new Quantum Dot powered QA5D TV
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LG’s mad Styler ShoeCare and ShoeCase are the gadgets I didn’t know I wanted
It seems LG is putting the right foot forward with its cleaning technology thanks to the new Styler smart appliances
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LG OLED Flex turns bendy TV gimmick into a genius gadget
With LG's calibre and heritage in flexible screen tech, the OLED Flex signals the beginning of a new era for bendy displays
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Withings launches new Body Comp smart scales and Health+ subscription
As well as new set of body-monitoring scales, the French company makes a move into subscription services with Health+.
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Toshiba unveils its first Quantum Dot and Fire TVs
Toshiba is stepping up when it comes to its budget TV range, with new technologies and prices starting at £229
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Tado Balance could cut heating use by 38% – but there’s a catch
Tado Balance is now available in Europe. Some users will be able to take advantage of times of lower energy costs to heat and cool their homes
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Ring wants to take your intercom system to the next level
Ring Intercom is the Amazon-owned company’s latest new product: an accessory for your existing intercom with several extra security features
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Philips’ latest Hue lights are as much about fashion as lighting
Philips has revealed a swathe of new lighting accessories – and software updates – at IFA 2022.
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Roku-powered Metz TV range offers unparalleled value for money
A 65in Roku-powered 4K TV for £449? With 8 years of software updates? Sign me up!
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LG's OLED Flex TV will bend to your will
The LX3 is a flat TV and a curved gaming monitor in one neat package providing viewing and gaming credentials
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Philips OLED+937 introduces next-gen Ambilight and more
The new Aurora feature makes Philips Ambilight TVs even more attractive than before, and that's just the start of the upgrades for the 2022 range
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Calling all sneakerheads – add LG’s ShoeCare to your wishlist
LG will be presenting two new products at IFA: the ShoeCare and the ShoeCase, to refresh and display high-end footwear
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LG’s huge 97in OLED TV will actually go on sale
Televisions this size and spec are often vapourware but you can soon buy the largest G2 model – if you can afford it
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JBL Go 3 and Clip 4 speakers get 'Eco' versions
These JBL and Harman Kardon speakers feature recycled plastic and fabric, and even use soy ink for the packaging
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DJI’s new FPV drone makes it easy for beginners to take to the skies
The DJI Avata boasts a compact, lightweight design with blistering top speeds, an upgraded FPV headset, and one of the coolest controllers we've ever seen
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LG's air purifier table is the latest smart home hybrid – but Ikea was first
With the news that LG has is releasing an air purifying table, we take a look at some other smart home hybrids you can buy right now, for considerably less
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Ultimate Ears' cheapest speaker is now eco-friendly too
The Wonderboom 3 has a new focus on sustainable materials but the upgrades don't stop there for this affordable Bluetooth speaker
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Raleigh launches Trace, its lightest e-bike yet
The new Trace has a deceptively streamlined design, hiding the electrics and making it as simple to ride as a traditional bike.
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Don’t pay more for a house with smart home tech already installed
A Compare the Market survey shows that over half of people would pay more to move into a house with smart tech already installed. Bad idea, we say
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The Meta Quest 2 just got 33% more expensive, permanently
It seems not even Meta is immune to rapidly rising costs
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Do you really own the smart home tech you buy?
Hive is switching off home security devices customers have already bought. So who really owns that tech?
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Everything you need to know about 4K
While 4K content has been around for a while, its only now rapidly gaining in popularity as more and more consumers upgrade to TVs capable of supporting the format. Here's everything you need to know about 4K.
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Alexa might soon be able to speak with the voice of a dead loved one
Amazon is working on a feature that can recreate the voices of loved ones so Alexa can speak using them
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Google AR headset: Everything you need to know
Reports reveal that a new AR headset is in the works from Google – here’s all we know about Project Iris
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Xbox Cloud Gaming lands on 2022 Samsung TVs this month
Xbox Game Pass subscribers will be able to stream games directly from Samsung TVs from 30 June in 27 different countries
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iOS 16 will make the Apple Home app Matter-ready
Apple mentioned the autumn Matter launch at WWDC – and iOS 16 sets the stage for it
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Wi-Fi 7 is a game changer, but you shouldn’t wait for it
Why Wi-Fi 7 is going to be the best form of wireless yet
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99% of disabled people think smart home tech isn’t accessible
Amazon's survey finds out what smart tech is doing for disabled people – and where it's failing
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Sonos Voice Control lacks support for major streaming service
You’ll probably recognise its famous voice
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These 8 Google devices will get updated to support Matter
Google Home and Nest devices that will be ready for Matter
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DJI Mini 3 Pro: Everything you need to know
DJI's new drone is a lot more expensive than other Minis
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DJI Mini 3 Pro drone is official and you can pre-order it now
It shoots 4K60 video, has obstacle avoidance and automatic tracking
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Why the Government is right to consider e-scooter legislation
An announcement on private ownership will take place in the coming days
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Is it Legal to Ride an Electric Scooter in the UK?
The UK law on what is allowed on our roads and pavements is ridiculously outdated, but it could be changing
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E-scooters to be legalised in the UK within weeks, Minister hints
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has teased an announcement on 10 May
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Sonos’ next speaker is a budget soundbar codenamed ‘Fury’
The firm's smalled and cheapest soundbar yet
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Virtual assistants: A help or hindrance for people with disabilities?
Technology has a long way to go to be accessible to all
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TCL C Series TVs for 2022 combine Mini-LED and QLED technology
The TVs also boast a 144Hz refresh rate for keen gamers and Google TV for streaming
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Samsung Bespoke French Door fridge: price, features, release
The Bespoke fridge range is expanding: this is what's next
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Sky launches Gigafast 900Mbps broadband
The high speeds are available only to those in areas that already have FTTP
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14 stunning aerial images of the UK photographed by drones
These beautiful images were shot by drone pilots in the UK
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