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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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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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Philips Hue smart light
Philips Hue founder George Yianni explains why AI in smart lighting is much more than a gimmick

By Cat Ellis Published

The brand's founder and CTO explains why artificial intelligence and home lighting are a perfect fit, and what he's most excited about next.

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Google Chromecast
Google fixes setup issues for older Chromecast and Google Home devices

By Rowan Davies Published

Google has finally fixed the annoying setup issue for the first-gen Chromecast, so your device isn't being bricked just yet.

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A nation of birdwatchers: how a network of smart bird feeders is changing the way we look at nature

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Sponsor Content Created With Birdfy

Drawing on its US smart birding community, Birdfy is building a vast dataset that can complement established studies and provide a new way to document the natural world

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Philips Hue smart light
Skip the pricey Sync Box — this new Philips Hue system uses a camera to sync lights with your screen

By Cat Ellis Published

Philips Hue Play Screen Sync lets you synchronize your smart lights with content from any source, including your smart TV's native streaming apps.

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A hand holding a phone showing the IKEA app next to an IKEA Liljebagge smart thermostat on a radiator
IKEA launches its first smart radiator thermostat, with Matter support

By David Nield Published

There's another IKEA smart home product to check out, and this one helps you manage temperatures at home.

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