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Google Home rolls out new updates for voice commands and app features

By Rowan Davies Published

Google Home's new round of updates also includes Automations fixes and video footage viewing upgrades.

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I test over a dozen coffee makers a year, and these are my top picks this International Coffee Day

By Cat Ellis Published

Avoid eye-watering coffee shop prices by making your own drinks at home with one of these top-rated bean-to-cup machines.

Coffee Machines
RunStar 8E Pro
RunStar 8E SmartScan Pro review: An excellent smart scale for family life

By Paul Hatton Published

The RunStar 8E SmartScan Pro offers a solid set of features and accurate measurements given the price. All it’s lacking is heart health reporting.

Smart Scales
Person inserting coffee tab in Lavazza Tabli coffee maker
Forget pods, the Lavazza Tabli uses 100% coffee tablets — and beats Nespresso hands-down for flavor

By Cat Ellis Published

The Tabli system is just as convenient as coffee capsules, but without the waste.

Coffee Machines
Chefman Coffee Station Pro brewing carafe of drip coffee
Chefman Coffee Station Pro review: ambitious all-in-one brewing with mixed results

By Karen Freeman Published

A clever multi-style coffee maker that handles the basics well, but not all its brewing modes work as well as they should.

Coffee Machines
These QVC gift deals will turn any kitchen into a showstopper

By Vicky Woollaston Published

Sponsored by QVC

Give your loved ones (or yourself) the gift of greater everyday cooking with our pick of the best kitchen gadget deals

Three different Amazon Echo devices
Which Amazon Echo smart speaker should I buy? A handy guide to your four options

By Ruth Hamilton Published

Now's an especially good time to buy a new Amazon Echo smart speaker — and if you're not sure which one, head this way.

Smart Speakers
Stew cooking in Instant Pot, Instant Pot on kitchen counter with ingredients, and fries cooked in Instant Pot
The best Instant Pot: versatile multi-cookers tested and rated

By Cat Ellis Last updated

Updated Our experts have picked the best Instant Pot multi-cookers for every kitchen.

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Coffee dripping into carafe, cup of drip coffee, and hand adjusting brew settings on drip coffee maker
The best drip coffee maker 2026: Tried, tested and worth your countertop

By Cat Ellis Last updated

Updated We've tested the latest drip coffee makers to find the ones worth waking up for.

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Three different Amazon Echo Shows
When's the best time to buy an Amazon Echo Show? Right now — here's why

By Ruth Hamilton Published

If you're planning on buying an Echo Show on Prime Day, read this first.

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