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Dyson Hot + Cool HF1 fan

Dyson's new smart fan heater looks so cosy, I'm almost excited for the cold weather to arrive

By Ruth Hamilton published

Summer is over, but I have my eye on the new Dyson smart heater to warm my cockles when temperatures start to drop.

Air Quality
Breville Barista Touch Impress Espresso Machine

The five-star Breville Barista Touch Impress just plummeted to a record-low price on Amazon

By Paul Hatton published

Lowest-ever price for the five-star Breville Barista Touch Impress espresso machine, but only the Black version

Coffee Machines
Close up of screen on Submarine version of Dyson V16 Pistol vacuum

There's a new Dyson vacuum-mop combo – and I can't believe this big problem hasn't been fixed

By Ruth Hamilton published

The V16 Piston Animal Submarine could be great, but I'm worried it's going to fail in the same way as its predecessor.

Vacuums
Tineco Floor One S9 Scientist wet-and-dry vacuum

Tineco’s new wet-dry vac has a built-in squeegee so your floors won’t end up slippery

By Ruth Hamilton published

Wave goodbye to too-wet floors.

Vacuums
Dyson V8 vacuum cleaner in use

Confused by Dyson's vacuum names? Me too – so I asked a Dyson engineer to explain

By Ruth Hamilton published

"Relevant towards the technology but sometimes not the most coherent."

Vacuums
Dyson V8 and Dreame R20 vacuums

I've tested dozens of vacuums – these are the best cheap vacuums I'd recommend

By Ruth Hamilton last updated

No one wants to spend a fortune on a vacuum – these are the best budget buys we've tested.

Vacuums
Dreame U20 against white wall

Dreame U20 review: the affordable cordless vacuum that tackles pet hair impressively well

By Lucy Scotting published

It's a basic cordless vacuum cleaner, but the Dreame U20 will clean up after your pets without cleaning out your wallet.

Vacuums
Dyson V16 Piston Animal cordless stick vacuum being used on a rug in a living room

I've spent 2 days with Dyson’s new flagship stick vacuum – it's a cleaning wizard but this one 'upgrade' is starting to annoy me

By Ruth Hamilton published

Not yet rated

There's a lot to love about the V16 Piston Animal, but it's not a slam-dunk from Dyson.

Vacuums
De'Longhi Dedica Duo coffee machine

Brewing hot and cold espresso is a piece of cake with the cute little De'Longhi Dedica Duo – and it costs less than you might expect

By Cat Ellis published

I thought the Dedica Style couldn't be beaten, but it looks like I might have been wrong.

Coffee Machines
Split image of three super-automatic espresso machines

I test coffee makers for a living, and these are the top 3 super-automatic espresso machines I recommend for one-touch brewing

By Cat Ellis published

It's time to wave goodbye to your neighborhood barista – soon you'll be brewing cafe-quality coffee at home with zero effort.

Coffee Machines
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