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The Gaggia Classic E24 Evo Pro in front of a pink background with a slatted wooden panel.
Gaggia Classic E24 Evo Pro review: a dream espresso machine for delivering consistent caffeine hits

By Josh Russell Published

I tested the Gaggia Classic E24 Evo Pro, and it’s unlocked a whole new world of easy espresso and super-consistent cappuccino

Coffee Machines
Tester using the Shark Freestyle Pro cordless upright vacuum on a carpet panel
Shark Freestyle Max review: a nimble, powerful and cheap cordless upright

By Alex Temblador Published

The Shark Freestyle Max blends power and portability — just watch out for the short battery life.

Vacuums
Dyson V11 stick vacuum
I re-tested the Dyson V11 for 2025, and while it lacks cutting-edge features, its cleaning powers are still absolutely superb

By Ruth Hamilton last updated

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.

Vacuums
Philips LatteGo 4400 Series coffee machine
I used the Philips LatteGo 4400 Series for two weeks and found it produced excellent coffee, but its milk foaming could use improvement

By Max Langridge last updated

The Philips 4400 Series LatteGo espresso machine is a great option for smaller households, but it's not without its quirks.

Coffee Machines
Dyson V8 Cyclone cordless stick vacuum
Dyson V8 Cyclone review: a simple stick vac with an affordable price and some serious cleaning power

By Ruth Hamilton Published

The Dyson V8 Cyclone looks underwhelming, but it aced all my cleaning tests.

Vacuums
Smeg ECF03 espresso machine
The chic Smeg ECF03 looks like it came straight out of the 1950s, and brews consistently great hot and cold espresso

By Cat Ellis Published

The new ECF03 is the most stylish way to prepare your morning pick-me-up.

Coffee Machines
Philips i9000 electric razor in user's hand
Philips i9000 review: my face is still thanking me

By Timothy Coleman Published

Money no object? Then the Philips 9000 series of premium electric razors could be worth a look – here's my review of the base model following six months use.

Hair Care
Thermoix TM7
I swapped all of my kitchen appliances for this one high tech gadget, and it's already making me cook more often

By Josephine Watson Published

The Thermomix TM7 is a uniquely positioned device, offering fantastic utility and great performance, but is it worth the lofty price?

Multi Cookers
De'Longhi Dedica Duo espresso machine
Small but perfectly formed, the De'Longhi Dedica Duo is my new favorite entry-level espresso machine

By Cat Ellis Published

A stylish little espresso machine with an affordable price tag that delivers consistently great results, whether you're brewing hot or cold.

Coffee Machines
Nutribullet Triple Prep System
The Nutribullet Triple Prep System is a blender and food processor combo that handled almost every recipe I could throw at it

By Abigail Shannon Published

The Triple Prep System makes light work of even tricky blending jobs, only struggling a little when it comes to small quantities

Juicers & Blenders
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