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Google Home smart lights stopped working? A fix is on the way

By David Nield published

Some users are reporting that their smart lights and other devices are no longer accessible through Google Home.

Smart Home
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'Pin-sharp 4K footage' – the 3 best security cameras to protect your home, recommended by a smart home tech editor

By Cat Ellis published

Monitor your property with pin-sharp footage, great battery life, and even AI-powered facial recognition.

Home Security
Dreame X60 robot vacuum (left) and Roborock Saros 20 (right)

I've seen most of 2026's new robot vacuums, and these are the 2 models I can't wait to try

By Ruth Hamilton published

These are my hot tips for the best robot vacuums of 2026.

Robot Vacuums
Split image of Nespresso capsule in coffee maker, coffee maker dispensing coffee, and macchiato on coffee maker drip tray

I test coffee makers for a living, and these are my top 3 recommended coffee pod machines – from Nespresso and more

By Cat Ellis published

Choosing coffee pods doesn't have to mean settling for sub-par espresso. Here are the three capsule machines I recommend for your kitchen.

Coffee Machines
Split image of rice cooker control panel, cooked brown rice, and rice cooker on kitchen counter

Looking for a rice cooker? I test kitchen tech for a living, and these are my 3 recommendations for perfectly fluffy results

By Cat Ellis published

The best rice cookers give consistently great results with any grain – and a lot more besides.

Multi Cookers
xLean TR1 robot / manual vacuum

This shapeshifting cleaner can be a robot vacuum, a stick vacuum or a mop

By Ruth Hamilton published

The xLean TR1 can learn your own cleaning techniques, and mimic them in robot mode.

Robot Vacuums
Dyson PencilVac (left) and Narwal dupe (right)

Dyson's PencilVac only just went on sale, but there's already a dupe on its way — here's what we know about Narwal's ultra-slim vacuum

By Ruth Hamilton published

Narwal promises longer runtimes and more suction power – but I'm skeptical it can deliver.

Vacuums
Nutribullet Flex blender with fruit on kitchen counter

I tested the Nutribullet Flex portable blender: a lightweight, convenient companion for smoothies on the go

By Vic Hood published

A compact blender that delivers silky, tasty smoothies and blended drinks at an affordable price

Juicers & Blenders
Dreame X60 Max Ultra Complete robot vacuum

Dreame just unveiled its new flagship robovac – here are my 3 favorite upgrades

By Ruth Hamilton published

From its streamlined look to its improved threshold-climbing abilities, this is a formidable new flagship from Dreame.

Robot Vacuums
Split image of Blink Mini 2 security camera and footage recorded using the camera

I tested Blink’s new Mini 2K+ camera, and was stunned by its high-resolution picture quality and ultra-compact design

By Chris Price published

Boasting 2K video resolution, the tiny Blink Mini 2K+ also offers improved night vision over its predecessor thanks to the inclusion of a strong spotlight.

Home Security
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