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Bosch Tassimo Finesse Friendly review: a cheap and cheerful coffee maker, but beware its hidden costs
Looking for a cheap and cheerful coffee maker? The Finesse Friendly could be the one for you, but mind how much you're spending on pods.
The Shark PowerPro is the best-value vacuum cleaner I've tested
This budget-friendly vacuum offers consistently strong performance and with a few thoughtful extras.
The Lavazza Assoluta is a quirky coffee machine that adjusts its own settings to suit your beans
If you don't mind sticking with Lavazza's own beans, the Assoluta will deliver consistently well-extracted coffee every morning.
Gaggia Classic E24 Evo Pro review: a dream espresso machine for delivering consistent caffeine hits
I tested the Gaggia Classic E24 Evo Pro, and it’s unlocked a whole new world of easy espresso and super-consistent cappuccino
Shark Freestyle Max review: a nimble, powerful and cheap cordless upright
The Shark Freestyle Max blends power and portability — just watch out for the short battery life.
I re-tested the Dyson V11 for 2025, and while it lacks cutting-edge features, its cleaning powers are still absolutely superb
Don't write off the V11 just because it's a bit older – this cordless stick vacuum is a whizz on carpet and great with pet hair.
I used the Philips LatteGo 4400 Series for two weeks and found it produced excellent coffee, but its milk foaming could use improvement
The Philips 4400 Series LatteGo espresso machine is a great option for smaller households, but it's not without its quirks.
Dyson V8 Cyclone review: a simple stick vac with an affordable price and some serious cleaning power
The Dyson V8 Cyclone looks underwhelming, but it aced all my cleaning tests.
