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Writer holding two cordless stick vacuums, with 6 more resting on a sofa, and a carpeted panel on the floor

I tested the best cordless vacuums against each other – here are the winners

By Ruth Hamilton published

These were the cordless vacuums that earned the highest scores in my fiendish cleaning challenges.

Vacuums
Echo Show 8 (2025)

Echo Show 8 (4th gen, 2025) review: Amazon’s smaller smart displays get a much-needed refit

By Josephine Watson published

I tried Amazon’s new fourth-generation Echo Show 8, and there’s a lot to love with this redesign. Unfortunately, it comes at the cost of one much-needed privacy feature.

Smart Home Hubs
Echo Show 11

Echo Show 11 review: a new, bigger screen size but less for the privacy-conscious

By Josephine Watson published

Goodbye Echo Show 10, hello Echo Show 11

Smart Home Hubs
The Aura Aspen with bright rhododendron blossoms on it, on a table with a lamp, reed diffuser and plant in front of a pink background.

The best digital photo frame 2025

By Timothy Coleman published

Updated We've tested the best digital photo frames you can buy, from simple screens to the smartest displays for your slideshows.

Updated
Amazon Echo Dot Max

Echo Dot Max review: Amazon’s best mid-range speaker, but not by much

By Josephine Watson published

It’s Alexa+ ready, but is Alexa+ ready?

Smart Home Hubs
IKEA smart home speakers and lamps

Color us impressed – IKEA reveals 6 bold new Bluetooth speakers and lamps

By David Nield published

IKEA has announced more products made in partnership with designer Teklan, going on sale next month.

Smart Home
Shark PowerPro IZ380UK on test in a home

The Shark PowerPro is the best-value vacuum cleaner I've tested

By Chris Rowlands published

This budget-friendly vacuum offers consistently strong performance and with a few thoughtful extras.

Vacuums
Person holding Shark PowerDetect cordless vacuum and Shark Detect Pro cordless

The best Shark vacuum cleaners 2025

By Ruth Hamilton last updated

We've tested the best Shark vacuums for every household, from versatile cordless stick vacs to powerful uprights.

Vacuums
The iRobot Roomba J7+ cleaning carpet next to a set of stairs

Should I buy a Roomba in the Black Friday sales? No – here's why

By Ruth Hamilton published

There are bound to be Roomba bargains this Black Friday, but you should approach with caution.

Robot Vacuums
Lavazza Assoluta coffee machine with drink and two bags of coffee

The Lavazza Assoluta is a quirky coffee machine that adjusts its own settings to suit your beans

By Cat Ellis published

If you don't mind sticking with Lavazza's own beans, the Assoluta will deliver consistently well-extracted coffee every morning.

Coffee Machines
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