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Robovac brand Dreame has expanded its remit to 'literally anything'
By Ruth Hamilton published
CES 2026 From action cameras to TVs to coffee machines to smart rings, Dreame has it covered

We're definitely beta testing this technology": is Alexa+ really bad, or are our expectations for free services too high?
By Josephine Watson published
Alexa+ just rolled out for Prime customers for free, but not everyone is thrilled by the change. Others argue you really should be, here's why

This IKEA donut lamp has invaded my dreams, and now I want nothing but to own 12 of them
By Lance Ulanoff published
A popular IKEA desk lamp gets a major smart and color upgrade.

Amazon is pushing Alexa+ on Prime members – and some aren't happy about it
By David Nield published
If you're an Amazon Prime member in the US, you might find you're getting an automatic upgrade to Alexa+.

‘Gemini can't possibly be this stupid' – Google's smart home issues continue
By David Nield published
Users who've made the jump to Gemini on their smart home are reporting several issues with functionality.

Dreame's X60 Max Ultra robovac looks amazing, but is it a big-enough leap?
By Ruth Hamilton published
CES 2026 Features include a super-slim build and a dock that boils the mop pads clean.

SwitchBot's new gadget clips to your collar and records your conversations, so you'll never have to pay attention ever again
By Ruth Hamilton published
CES 2026 The 'AI MindClip' wants to become your second brain.

Ecovacs' new launch nearly made me cry during my CES booth tour
By Ruth Hamilton published
CES 2026 I made a new friend, and I'm going to take him home in my suitcase.
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