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IKEA just released a super cheap Philips Hue Play Light Bar lookalike
By Cat Ellis published
The new IKEA lamp costs the same as a cup of coffee, but don't expect it to create an immersive home theater experience.

Ring just launched a battery-powered version of its premium 4K video doorbell, so you can install it 'virtually anywhere' with no wires
By Cat Ellis published
Ring just released a new premium 4K video doorbell, alongside three more 2K alternatives — here's everything you need to know.

Amazon sees its original smart assistant vision realised in Alexa+
By Josephine Watson published
As Alexa+ gains ground in the UK, we had the opportunity to catch up with Daniel Rausch, Amazon's VP Alexa and Echo to find out more about the Generative AI rollout so far.

IKEA's donut-shaped Varmblixt smart lamp is landing early in some stores
By Cat Ellis published
The pastel-hued smart lamp was originally scheduled to launch in April, but some shoppers have spotted it on shelves already.

IKEA's latest motion-activated light 'can be installed anywhere'
By Cat Ellis published
The Ankarlägg is battery-operated, has a self-adhesive mount, and doesn't need a pricey smart home hub.

8 big misconceptions people have about robot vacuums
By Ruth Hamilton published
Robot vacuums are getting a bad rap — let me set the record straight.

Dyson Beauty's new limited-edition colorway is 'inspired by the summer solstice', and it might be my favorite yet
By Ruth Hamilton published
This sunny colorway has me ready for long days and balmy weather.

Alexa+ just got a personality upgrade — brief, chill, or sweet
By Graham Barlow published
Amazon has added three customizable personality styles to Alexa+, letting users control how the assistant responds without changing its core functionality.

Despite being designed to 'connect and just work', it turns out IKEA's new smart home sensors actually have some specific, confusing hub requirements
By Ruth Hamilton published
Those temptingly cheap sensors aren't quite such a bargain if you have to buy IKEA's own $109 / £60 hub to make them work.
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