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The Govee Uplighter Floor Lamp shines a multicoloured aurora effect onto a slanted ceiling.
The best smart lights in 2026: smart lighting for every home

By Cat Ellis Last updated

Updated We've tested the best smart light bulbs and light panels from all the big brands including Philips Hue and Nanoleaf.

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UGreen HomeAgent on display at IFA 2026
UGreen’s new AI-led NAS tech could be a total game changer for your home

By Harry Padoan Published

I saw UGreen’s new AI-led NAS tech in action, and it could be a total game changer for your home.

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Philips Hue smart light
Philips Hue executive Marco Merolla on the fusion of functionality and design in smart lighting

By Cat Ellis Published

Accessibility isn't just about price — it's about compatibility, and opening up new options to users.

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WinBot W2 Omni cleaning window
This window-cleaning bot is one of the best smart home gadgets I've used, and it's on sale at Amazon

By Cat Ellis Published

There's an Ecovacs Winbot for every home, and they get even filthy windows sparkling with no effort on your part.

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Anthbot R7 Series lawnbot
This new robot lawn mower comes with its own infrared hedgehog-spotter — and a handy approach to edge-trimming

By Ruth Hamilton Published

The Anthbot R7 will reach out and hand-trim the edges of your lawn.

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IFA Berlin
IFA 2026 'Best in Show' awards: our 25 favorite reveals at the Berlin tech expo

By Carrie Marshall Published

Our 15 favorite innovations from the enormous IFA 2026 tech exhibition

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DJI Romo 2 robot vacuum in reviewer's home
DJI's second-gen Romo robot vacuum looks like the lovechild of an HR Giger drawing and an iMac G3

By Ruth Hamilton Published

The Romo 2's uses DJI's drone expertise to deliver precise navigation.

Robot Vacuums
Govee Sky Ceiling Light installed in room
Govee's new skylight-style smart light shifts colors depending on the time, weather, and your mood

By Cat Ellis Published

Philips wowed us with its realistic skylight earlier this year, but how does Govee's version compare?

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Segway Navimow Lawnbot on show at IFA
I just saw a lawnbot with a mechanical arm that reaches out to hand-trim your edges

By Ruth Hamilton Published

Segway Navimow's new robot lawn mower has an ultra-clever approach to edges.

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Dyson Nurovi robot vacuum
'It'll light up your home like a bowling alley' — Dyson's new robovac has a UV light to see invisible spills

By Ruth Hamilton Published

This UV bot is part of Dyson's new fleet of robot vacuums — could they finally restore the brand's robovac reputation?

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