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Dyson Gen5 Detect vacuum cleaner
People are fighting about whether Dyson vacuums are trash, but the arguments don't stack up – here's my take as a vacuum expert

By Ruth Hamilton Published

Please, everyone, stop blaming Dyson for everything that's wrong with cordless stick vacuums.

Vacuums
BMW Boxer espresso machine on counter with espresso cups and coffee grinder
BMW has built a coffee maker out of a motorcycle engine – and it brews like a beast

By Cat Ellis Published

The limited-edition Big Coffee Boxer will certainly be a conversation-starter, and it's a serious espresso machine if you've got money to burn.

Coffee Machines
Breville Oracle Dual Boiler coffee maker on kitchen counter with drinks
Breville's new espresso machine can brew coffee and steam milk at the same time – and it's eye-wateringly expensive

By Cat Ellis Published

The Breville Oracle Dual Boiler is launching first in Australia, and is the company's priciest machine to date.

Coffee Machines
Shark PowerDetect cordless vacuum with headlamps illuminated, cleaning the edge of a room
I asked 5 experts what makes the perfect vacuum for hard floor – here's what they told me

By Ruth Hamilton Published

Vacuum cleaners aren't just for carpet.

Vacuums
Air circulator (left) and a regular fan (right)
Air circulator vs fan: what's the difference, and which one should you buy?

By Ruth Hamilton Last updated

They can look very similar, but air circulators work differently to most other fans – here's how to pick the right option for your needs.

Air Quality
The Shark Anti Hair Wrap Cordless Vacuum cleaning a rug
A cleaning expert reveals how often you should really be vacuuming your floors – and it's not as bad as I feared

By Ruth Hamilton Published

How often do you really need to vacuum your carpets, upholstery, or hard floor? I got the definitive answers, from a cleaning veteran.

Vacuums
Dyson Airwrap Co-anda 2x multi-styler
Dyson's next-gen Airwrap is smaller, lighter, and more powerful, but it's the new straightening attachment that really turned my head

By Ruth Hamilton Published

There's a new Airwrap in town, and it's not just for creating curls.

Hair Care
Dyson PencilVac vacuum cleaner
Dyson just made the world's slimmest vacuum cleaner – and after trying it out, I can never go back to a regular stick vac

By Ruth Hamilton Published

It's the most fun I've had cleaning the floor.

Vacuums
KitchenAid Pure Power blender on kitchen counter with ingredients
KitchenAid's new blender handles everything from ice to hot soup, and it costs less than you might expect

By Cat Ellis Published

The Pure Power Blender has a motor and blades tough enough for ice, and a vented lid that lets you safely blend hot ingredients right from the pan.

Juicers & Blenders
De'Longhi Dedica Duo espresso machine
De'Longhi just released a new version of its best compact espresso machine, and it's frankly adorable

By Cat Ellis Published

The De'Longhi Dedica Duo comes in four candy colors, and it's the cutest coffee maker I've ever seen.

Coffee Machines
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