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Google Home Speakers now support wireless pairing with Google TV Streamer

By Rowan Davies Published

The Google Home Speaker finally supports wireless connectivity to the Google TV Streamer, and it also comes with Dolby Atmos support.

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Smart Speakers
Split image of EZVIZ EP4 internal screen, external camera, and screengrab of footage in app
The EZVIZ EP4 is a great security cam for renters, with one significant drawback

By Cat Ellis Published

A super-sharp 4K security camera that fits right into your existing peephole — if you don't mind getting notifications when it sees your own face.

Home Security
Blink Outdoor 2K+ security camera mounted on wall
I tested the Blink Outdoor 2K+ — an affordable security camera with great battery life, but a catch

By Chris Price Published

The latest iteration of Amazon's tough little cam offers very impressive battery life, but its Sync Module Core no longer allows you to connect USB storage.

Home Security
Ecovacs T90 Pro Omni on hardwood floors with hair
For a brand that made robot vacuums accessible, my faith in Ecovacs is shaken after using the Deebot T90 Pro Omni

By Lucy Scotting Published

I used the Ecovacs Deebot T90 Pro Omni in my pet-friendly home for three months and I wasn't impressed. Here's how it fared.

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Robot Vacuums
Google Home Speaker
Google is working on fix for Home Speaker voice assistant delays

By Rowan Davies Published

The new Google Home Speaker is already facing its share of early issues, but the company says a fix is on the way.

Smart Speakers
Split image of three video doorbells mounted on walls
The best video doorbell: tested by experts

By James Capell Last updated

Updated We've spent months testing video doorbells from big and small brands to help you make the right choice.

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Ring Video Doorbell Wired
Best video doorbells in Australia 2026: smart doorbells from Ring, Arlo and others tested

By Nico Arboleda Last updated

Updated TechRadar's team of experts has tested the best video doorbells across a wide range of categories and budgets.

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Amazon Echo on a table
Don't panic, but one family seems to have a haunted Amazon Echo speaker

By David Nield Published

The new and improved Alexa+ seems to have got a bit too expressive in a counting task.

Smart Speakers
Google Home Speaker
Early Google Home speaker unboxing reveals an unpopular design choice

By David Nield Published

According to an early look at the new Google Home Speaker, there's a controversial choice regarding the power cable.

Smart Speakers
Shark PowerDetect UV Reveal on carpet
The Shark PowerDetect UV Reveal is like giving a caveman a power washer

By Josephine Watson Published

Narwal’s 2026 flagship robot vacuum is outfitted with video cameras and super smart AI cleaning technology to work out the best way to tackle your home.

Robot Vacuums
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