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Air fryer with drawer open showing cooked fries, and close-up of fries and chicken nuggets in air fryer

The best small air fryers 2026: compact fryers for small households

By Cat Ellis last updated

Updated Top-rated compact air fryers that are perfect when you're cooking for one or two people.

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Nespresso Verto capsules, machine dispensing espresso into cup, and Nespresso Original capsule in machine

The best Nespresso machines 2026: barista-recommended capsule coffee makers tested and rated

By Cat Ellis last updated

Updated Nespresso Original and Vertuo machines tested and recommended by an SCA-certified barista.

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Hobot S7 Pro window cleaning robot on outside of reviewer's patio door window

Are robot window cleaners any good? I tested one – here's what you need to know before you buy

By Ruth Hamilton published

If you're thinking of outsourcing your window cleaning to a robot-helper, read this first.

Small Appliances
Close ups of two Dyson vacuums and a Dyson hair dryer

Dyson's biggest product innovations, ranked from game-changer to gimmick

By Ruth Hamilton published

I've tested most of Dyson's gadgets – these are the features that blew me away and the ones that turned out to be downgrades in disguise.

Vacuums
Detail shots of three different robot lawn mowers

Lawnbots are going places in 2026 — these are the 3 big trends to look for

By Ruth Hamilton published

Robot lawn mowers are getting a whole lot more capable — this looks like the year they'll finally go truly mainstream.

Small Appliances
Split image of Nespresso capsule in coffee maker, coffee maker dispensing coffee, and macchiato on coffee maker drip tray

I test coffee makers for a living, and these are my top 3 recommended coffee pod machines – from Nespresso and more

By Cat Ellis published

Choosing coffee pods doesn't have to mean settling for sub-par espresso. Here are the three capsule machines I recommend for your kitchen.

Coffee Machines
Split image of rice cooker control panel, cooked brown rice, and rice cooker on kitchen counter

Looking for a rice cooker? I test kitchen tech for a living, and these are my 3 recommendations for perfectly fluffy results

By Cat Ellis published

The best rice cookers give consistently great results with any grain – and a lot more besides.

Multi Cookers
Dyson PencilVac (left) and Narwal dupe (right)

Dyson's PencilVac only just went on sale, but there's already a dupe on its way — here's what we know about Narwal's ultra-slim vacuum

By Ruth Hamilton published

Narwal promises longer runtimes and more suction power – but I'm skeptical it can deliver.

Vacuums
Nutribullet Flex blender with fruit on kitchen counter

I tested the Nutribullet Flex portable blender: a lightweight, convenient companion for smoothies on the go

By Vic Hood published

A compact blender that delivers silky, tasty smoothies and blended drinks at an affordable price

Juicers & Blenders
Fellow Aiden Precision Coffee Maker on counter with carafe removed, cup of coffee and small plant

Your Fellow coffee maker has a secret video game hidden in its interface – here's how to play it

By Cat Ellis published

Fellow makes serious coffee equipment, but its designers have still found room for a little fun.

Coffee Machines
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