<![CDATA[ Latest from TechRadar in Home News ]]> https://www.techradar.com Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000 en <![CDATA[ The smartest wet-dry robovac yet? This new Ecovacs model identifies dried-on stains, pre-treats to soften them, then scrubs them away for spotless floors ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/robot-vacuums/does-your-robovac-struggle-with-dried-on-spills-this-new-model-from-ecovacs-pre-treats-tough-stains-to-soften-them-before-scrubbing-them-away DL4qH5i9GMZ5xd2djcv9Gn Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Want cafe-quality lattes at home without buying an expensive new coffee machine? Jura's new gadget upgrades your drinks with perfectly foamed milk every time ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/coffee-machines/want-cafe-quality-lattes-at-home-without-buying-an-expensive-new-coffee-machine-juras-new-gadget-upgrades-your-drinks-with-perfectly-foamed-milk-every-time R4rddgbwni8QMTiG4KQ4NR Sat, 11 Apr 2026 20:00:00 +0000 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 01:51:02 +0000 <![CDATA[ IKEA just launched a tiny motion-sensitive light that you can stick anywhere — and you can get two for $5 right now ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/smart-lights/ikea-just-launched-a-tiny-motion-sensitive-light-that-you-can-stick-anywhere-and-you-can-get-two-for-usd5-right-now uEqUS2DaYByshYjujdNiqK Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:54:24 +0000 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:25:28 +0000 <![CDATA[ ‘It’s almost worthless’: Google Home users slam ‘painfully slow’ Gemini assistant — but it’s getting a global rollout no matter how much you dislike it ]]> https://www.techradar.com/ai-platforms-assistants/its-almost-worthless-google-home-users-slam-painfully-slow-gemini-assistant-but-its-getting-a-global-rollout-no-matter-how-much-you-dislike-it gMt5j9Yvrx8g7koyvboBzF Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:09:41 +0000 <![CDATA[ Feeling the heat? The Dyson HushJet Mini Cool Fan is portable, wearable, and will keep you cool anywhere ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/air-quality/feeling-the-heat-the-dyson-hushjet-mini-cool-fan-is-portable-wearable-and-will-keep-you-cool-anywhere WHMcegACQZDfUcZH3i9GgZ Wed, 08 Apr 2026 23:01:00 +0000 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:48:22 +0000 <![CDATA[ Smeg's new coffee maker prepares hot or cold espresso in three minutes — I tested it, and said it's 'an absolute pleasure to use' every morning ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/coffee-machines/smegs-new-coffee-maker-brews-consistently-great-hot-and-cold-espresso-and-will-elevate-your-kitchen-with-its-chic-retro-style Y5pxehTHpuEVCBUsCBos9a Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:31:02 +0000 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:27:49 +0000 <![CDATA[ Smeg's tiny and stylish new milk frother will add a touch of flair to your morning coffee routine ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/coffee-machines/smegs-tiny-and-stylish-new-milk-frother-will-add-a-touch-of-flair-to-your-morning-coffee-routine Rzox2uB7qatU74jgMcWAYR Fri, 03 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ KitchenAid's new premium stand mixer has one brilliant feature I didn't realize I needed in my baking ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/small-appliances/kitchenaids-new-premium-stand-mixer-has-one-brilliant-feature-i-didnt-realize-i-needed-in-my-baking SdFyoGAzDtMe93q7t63fiW Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:07:17 +0000 <![CDATA[ IKEA just released a super cheap Philips Hue Play Light Bar lookalike, but there's one big drawback ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/smart-lights/ikea-just-released-a-super-cheap-philips-hue-play-light-bar-lookalike-but-theres-one-big-drawback jeRTqMu2DVwwx3HXHC74oc Thu, 26 Mar 2026 17:11:26 +0000 <![CDATA[ Can't decide which coffee to choose? De'Longhi's new espresso machine offers over 50 options grouped by 'mood and style' ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/coffee-machines/cant-decide-which-coffee-to-choose-delonghis-new-espresso-machine-offers-over-50-options-grouped-by-mood-and-style AAeKQo3KxqLXdJeEc8PmeG Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:42:55 +0000 <![CDATA[ Ring just launched a battery-powered version of its premium 4K video doorbell, so you can install it 'virtually anywhere' with no wires ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/smart-home/ring-just-launched-a-battery-powered-version-of-its-premium-4k-video-doorbell-so-you-can-install-it-virtually-anywhere-with-no-wires AASXeJTE2NTuoLLHL2YDwX Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:37:04 +0000 <![CDATA[ Look ma, no hands! Design firm invents a hands-free, hard-to-read, costly smart clock — but it plays sounds, too, at least! ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/look-ma-no-hands-jony-ives-design-firm-invents-a-hands-free-hard-to-read-costly-clock-but-it-plays-sounds-too-at-least 6qem6isFJgZvzouRrDL7vN Fri, 20 Mar 2026 17:53:12 +0000 Sun, 22 Mar 2026 16:21:10 +0000 <![CDATA[ Alexa+ is 'just more delightful,' says Amazon's VP of Alexa and Echo as the service rolls out to thousands of new customers ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/smart-home/alexa-is-just-more-delightful-says-amazons-vp-of-alexa-and-echo-as-the-service-rolls-out-to-thousands-of-new-customers AEubtMg3y9Fy4duFAf3Rw5 Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:30:10 +0000 <![CDATA[ Aarke's 'stunning' drip coffee maker looks better than ever, with a stylish new colorway that'll add a splash of sophistication to your kitchen ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/small-appliances/aarkes-stunning-drip-coffee-maker-looks-better-than-ever-with-a-stylish-new-colorway-thatll-add-a-splash-of-sophistication-to-your-kitchen qwQVdJ2twGiLzkBqcdqXYA Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:41:23 +0000 <![CDATA[ Dyson has finally debuted a self-emptying cordless vacuum — but bafflingly, its auto-empty dock won't arrive until "later this year" ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/vacuums/dyson-has-finally-debuted-a-self-emptying-cordless-vacuum-but-bafflingly-its-auto-empty-dock-wont-arrive-until-later-this-year L4iQockbmtwWoLsscwyfM9 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 07:00:01 +0000 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 07:10:12 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'Tough night for Chelsea, mate' — Amazon Alexa+ has arrived in the UK, and it's got more than just a British accent ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/smart-home/tough-night-for-chelsea-mate-amazon-alexa-has-arrived-in-the-uk-and-its-got-more-than-just-a-british-accent pTm5eXtn7XSWnqBjinjsye Thu, 19 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Philips just launched a new coffee maker with a 'conversational' virtual assistant to make sure your cappuccino is just right ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/coffee-machines/philips-just-launched-a-new-coffee-maker-with-a-conversational-virtual-assistant-to-make-sure-your-cappuccino-is-just-right v9SAEBn6Hht2u5yqZ85dGN Tue, 10 Mar 2026 17:49:18 +0000 <![CDATA[ ‘Half the size, twice the clean’ — iRobot promises its new Roomba Mini packs a punch despite being its ‘smallest Roomba robot ever’ ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/robot-vacuums/half-the-size-twice-the-clean-irobot-promises-its-new-roomba-mini-packs-a-punch-despite-being-its-smallest-roomba-robot-ever wqLY3UKJ36tEdaEaT6n6Rg Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:10:09 +0000 Wed, 11 Mar 2026 06:06:39 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'I can imagine it being absolutely dreamy during a heatwave' — Shark just launched a personal misting fan that you can wear, clip on your bike, or take to the gym ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/small-appliances/i-can-imagine-it-being-absolutely-dreamy-during-a-heatwave-shark-just-launched-a-personal-misting-fan-that-you-can-wear-clip-on-your-bike-or-take-to-the-gym 2Au2tDJefTQGzNjn5vstAW Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:30:00 +0000 Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:12:14 +0000 <![CDATA[ IKEA's tiny, stackable Kallsup speakers let you 'build your own sonic skyscraper', and they're on sale now for $10 each ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/ikeas-tiny-stackable-kallsup-speakers-let-you-build-your-own-sonic-skyscraper-and-theyre-on-sale-now-for-usd10-each rZAnFTT2nqNqZFZGHsE6bm Thu, 05 Mar 2026 12:38:14 +0000 <![CDATA[ Ninja just super-sized its iconic glass air fryer — and it can do a lot more than just cook chips ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/air-fryers/ninja-just-super-sized-its-iconic-glass-air-fryer-and-it-can-do-a-lot-more-than-just-cook-chips kaAP3DBmTXxyBxxJx3AsQn Wed, 04 Mar 2026 15:55:48 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'A marriage of hue and form' — IKEA's donut-shaped Varmblixt smart lamp has started landing in stores early, and we can't wait to get our hands on it again ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/smart-lights/a-marriage-of-hue-and-form-ikeas-donut-shaped-varmblixt-smart-lamp-has-started-landing-in-stores-early-and-we-cant-wait-to-get-our-hands-on-it-again tfa8Pvb7poavAC9US44vtb Tue, 03 Mar 2026 18:55:33 +0000 <![CDATA[ Shark's new robovac has a UV light to make your grubby floors glow — before scrubbing them clean again ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/robot-vacuums/sharks-new-robovac-has-a-uv-light-to-make-grubby-floors-glow-before-scrubbing-them-clean-again pufQEL52up6tRx9pL3quuT Tue, 03 Mar 2026 13:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ IKEA's new motion-activated light 'can be installed anywhere' — and it doesn't need a hub ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/smart-lights/ikeas-new-motion-activated-light-can-be-installed-anywhere-and-it-doesnt-need-a-hub ZVmqLvDMBGyRrep4QfroWb Tue, 03 Mar 2026 12:09:46 +0000 <![CDATA[ I'm a robot vacuum expert, and these are the 8 biggest misconceptions people have ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/robot-vacuums/im-a-robot-vacuum-expert-and-these-are-the-8-biggest-misconceptions-people-have Etw8FeEHm5yS8oPGncCWCW Sat, 28 Feb 2026 21:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Dyson Beauty's new limited-edition colorway is 'inspired by the summer solstice', and it might be my favorite yet ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/robot-vacuums/dyson-beautys-new-limited-edition-colorway-is-inspired-by-the-summer-solstice-and-it-might-be-my-favorite-yet omNU3rBfNr58pwPrUxUec3 Fri, 27 Feb 2026 06:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ De'Longhi just upgraded one of my favorite coffee makers with 'Silent Technology' to make mornings 65% quieter ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/small-appliances/delonghi-just-upgraded-one-of-my-favorite-coffee-makers-with-silent-technology-to-make-mornings-65-percent-quieter PHnUW2LtsJh3NxcrHaa7nX Thu, 26 Feb 2026 11:39:31 +0000 Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:01:03 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'I’m radiating pure joy and ready to make your day incredibly amazing' — Alexa+ just got a big upgrade with three new personalities (but they all sound annoying) ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/smart-home/alexa-just-got-a-personality-upgrade-you-can-now-choose-whether-its-brief-chill-or-your-biggest-cheerleader F5RAkRRtGdf6XoidRKx8U Wed, 25 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0000 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 15:42:59 +0000 <![CDATA[ Smeg just launched a stylish microwave and air fryer combo — and it'll cook everything from creamy oatmeal to crispy chicken ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/air-fryers/smeg-just-launched-a-stylish-microwave-and-air-fryer-combo-and-itll-cook-everything-from-creamy-oatmeal-to-crispy-chicken 83pqi7iF7q3Nbx2HygTFPM Wed, 25 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ The new Shark EveryMess is like a spa for your carpets, and it's small enough to fit in a kitchen cupboard ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/vacuums/the-new-shark-everymess-is-like-a-spa-for-your-carpets-and-its-small-enough-to-shut-into-a-kitchen-cupboard Gy6BChaMzxxppRaBBefJRS Wed, 25 Feb 2026 06:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Nutribullet's new blender can hit speeds of 20,000rpm — your vegetables won't know what hit them ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/juicers-blenders/nutribullets-new-blender-can-hit-speeds-of-20-000rpm-your-vegetables-wont-know-what-hit-them bMTMfKvbhXWHEwECZsg6F6 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:17:30 +0000 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 21:32:22 +0000 <![CDATA[ The AeroPress just got a stainless steel upgrade — and it’s perfect for travel ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/coffee-machines/the-aeropress-just-got-a-stainless-steel-upgrade-and-its-perfect-for-travel RYx22aoa9wyJi8HDNau8yD Tue, 24 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0000 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 17:00:53 +0000 <![CDATA[ This 'powerhouse' robot vacuum can clean even deep-pile carpets with ease — and it’s finally available in the UK ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/robot-vacuums/this-powerhouse-robot-vacuum-can-clean-even-deep-pile-carpets-with-ease-and-its-finally-available-in-the-uk Ta7dPuTTaMgF5boAZZShNR Tue, 24 Feb 2026 10:59:02 +0000 <![CDATA[ Dyson just unveiled a new floor-care gadget — here are the 3 coolest things about the new PencilWash ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/vacuums/dyson-just-unveiled-a-new-floorcare-gadget-here-are-the-3-coolest-things-about-the-new-pencilwash r9NunMpowL9XEepGFQ3rq5 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 02:54:04 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'Super-fast dryers often dry hair quickly but without smoothness' — a GHD exec on how the brand created a hair dryer that combines power and control ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/hair-care/super-fast-dryers-often-dry-hair-quickly-but-without-smoothness-a-ghd-exec-on-how-the-brand-managed-to-create-a-hair-dryer-that-combines-power-and-control sQTqZ7vk3exis7QsnPQQ4k Sun, 22 Feb 2026 13:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Dyson worked out how to make a teeny tiny motor, and now it just can't stop miniaturizing its appliances ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/vacuums/dyson-worked-out-how-to-make-a-teeny-tiny-motor-and-now-it-just-cant-stop-miniaturizing-its-appliances KwnQf8in5p7DJgtmjXav8J Sun, 22 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Which of Dyson's wet-floor cleaners should you buy? Here's what I'd recommend ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/vacuums/dyson-pencilwash-vs-washg1-vs-clean-wash-hygiene wdMM2vEm5B7eLtRTYBhjSV Sat, 21 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Despite being designed to 'connect and just work', it turns out IKEA's new smart home sensors actually have some specific, confusing hub requirements ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/smart-home/despite-being-designed-to-connect-and-just-work-it-turns-out-ikeas-new-smart-home-sensors-actually-have-some-specific-confusing-hub-requirements wUjABjYNnKPvc6pYSzW4dj Fri, 20 Feb 2026 20:00:00 +0000 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 17:33:55 +0000 <![CDATA[ Ring says its leaked plan to 'zero out crime in neighborhoods' doesn't mean mass surveillance ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/home-security/ring-says-its-leaked-plan-to-zero-out-crime-in-neighborhoods-doesnt-mean-mass-surveillance QvKNEW8Rxn3mXzqYEAbGGo Thu, 19 Feb 2026 17:54:49 +0000 <![CDATA[ Struggling to dial in your coffee grinder? Baratza's new stepless Encore ESP Pro could be exactly what you need ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/coffee-machines/struggling-to-dial-in-your-coffee-grinder-baratzas-new-stepless-encore-esp-pro-could-be-exactly-what-you-need bxHb7hNGjueqq3W8BQ3fTi Thu, 19 Feb 2026 17:07:06 +0000 <![CDATA[ Dyson just made the smallest wet cleaner I’ve ever seen — and the vacuum master claims it'glides effortlessly and reaches where others can’t' ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/vacuums/dyson-just-made-the-smallest-wet-cleaner-ive-ever-seen-and-the-vacuum-master-claims-it-glides-effortlessly-and-reaches-where-others-cant ivpcqPJd7HP8wJaATZx7vK Thu, 19 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 02:54:52 +0000 <![CDATA[ A simple hack gave the owner of a brand new DJI Romo access to a global army of 7,000 robovacs — and the security flaw isn’t fully fixed ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/robot-vacuums/a-simple-hack-gave-the-owner-of-a-brand-new-dji-romo-access-to-a-global-army-of-robovacs NKsazjm4mqf7YdUYDt2k94 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 14:16:31 +0000 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:38:21 +0000 <![CDATA[ Bagged vacuums have a ton of hidden benefits — and Halo's new release is a masterclass in how to do them right ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/vacuums/bagged-vacuums-have-a-ton-of-hidden-benefits-and-halos-new-release-is-a-masterclass-in-how-to-do-them-right 4wLpqxjMCa95eBZR7BCM9L Wed, 18 Feb 2026 12:30:56 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'Making silky smoothies has never been so much fun' — Ninja's most colourful blender is finally on sale in the UK ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/small-appliances/making-silky-smoothies-has-bever-been-so-much-fun-ninjas-most-colourful-blender-is-finally-on-sale-in-the-uk 4EfkwEPQequvioiAJY8FDi Wed, 18 Feb 2026 09:21:59 +0000 <![CDATA[ Ring cuts ties with controversial police tech company after 'dystopian' Super Bowl ad sparks a huge backlash ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/smart-home/ring-cuts-ties-with-controversial-police-tech-company-after-dystopian-super-bowl-ad-sparks-a-huge-backlash 6gfB9CB2JEeodHeRdoEKA4 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 12:46:07 +0000 <![CDATA[ The iRobot takeover is complete – but it looks like the Roomba brand is clinging on to its US roots ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/robot-vacuums/the-irobot-takeover-is-complete-but-it-looks-like-the-roomba-brand-is-clinging-on-to-its-us-roots heEhdzpLRTgght49LQnAFe Thu, 12 Feb 2026 22:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ How did authorities retrieve seemingly 'inaccessible' video doorbell cam footage in the Nancy Guthrie case, and the questions it raises about your Nest Cam account ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/home-security/how-did-authorities-retrieve-seemingly-inaccessible-video-doorbell-cam-footage-in-the-nancy-guthrie-case-and-the-questions-it-raises-about-your-nest-cam-account ukLjfYk6syrMh2Dx2jtc97 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 15:04:54 +0000 <![CDATA[ Segway Navimow CEO on why it won't be 'simply piling on features' in its robot lawn mowers ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/robot-vacuums/segway-navimow-ceo-on-why-it-wont-be-simply-piling-on-features-in-its-robot-lawn-mowers AkUyVRXqJw9M76BhCqttrY Wed, 11 Feb 2026 20:00:00 +0000 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 18:24:32 +0000 <![CDATA[ Dyson just quietly launched a new PencilVac, and it solves the big problem I had with the original ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/vacuums/dyson-just-quietly-launched-a-new-pencilvac-and-it-solves-the-big-problem-i-had-with-the-original kuMbb6iwomXtwvH6psFhTG Wed, 11 Feb 2026 13:58:18 +0000 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 12:28:34 +0000 <![CDATA[ The new Jura Z10 coffee maker has a menu of 51 options including coffee, cold brew, and chocolate drinks — and you can place your order from your phone ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/coffee-machines/the-new-jura-z10-coffee-maker-has-a-menu-of-51-options-including-coffee-cold-brew-and-chocolate-drinks-and-you-can-place-your-order-from-your-phone J9vgPcikG8Q7hs5HPERXDC Wed, 11 Feb 2026 12:30:03 +0000