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TechRadar's MWC Awards 2026 — our 12 winners from the big show

By TechRadar Team published

Elite products to pay attention to from the Barcelona show.

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Dreame robot vacuum dock with space for three sets of mop pads (left); Shark's new UV-equipped robot vacuum (middle); Roborock robot vacuum with mop pad extended to one side (right)

Shark's new robot vacuum has a mopping feature I've never seen before

By Ruth Hamilton published

From UV lights to jukebox style mop dispensers, robo-mops are more advanced than ever.

Robot Vacuums
VARMBLIXT donut lamp

IKEA's donut-shaped Varmblixt smart lamp is landing early in some stores

By Cat Ellis published

The pastel-hued smart lamp was originally scheduled to launch in April, but some shoppers have spotted it on shelves already.

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IMOU Cell 3C All-in-One Security Camera mounted outside with solar panel

The IMOU Cell 3C security camera guards your home for very little cash

By Chris Price published

This wireless camera is one of the most affordable security systems around, with no subscription necessary.

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Split image of IKEA Ankarlägg light on a wall in a dark room, and by itself

IKEA's latest motion-activated light 'can be installed anywhere'

By Cat Ellis published

The Ankarlägg is battery-operated, has a self-adhesive mount, and doesn't need a pricey smart home hub.

Smart Lights
Roborock Qrevo Master robot vacuum

8 big misconceptions people have about robot vacuums

By Ruth Hamilton published

Robot vacuums are getting a bad rap — let me set the record straight.

Robot Vacuums
Dyson hair tools in Ceramic Apricot and Topaz colorway

Dyson Beauty's new limited-edition colorway is 'inspired by the summer solstice', and it might be my favorite yet

By Ruth Hamilton published

This sunny colorway has me ready for long days and balmy weather.

Robot Vacuums
A toy Amazon Echo next to the Alexa Plus logo and a range of Echo devices

Alexa+ just got a personality upgrade — brief, chill, or sweet

By Graham Barlow published

Amazon has added three customizable personality styles to Alexa+, letting users control how the assistant responds without changing its core functionality.

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IKEA Timmerflotte temperature and humidity sensor on a wooden table with plants surrounding it

Despite being designed to 'connect and just work', it turns out IKEA's new smart home sensors actually have some specific, confusing hub requirements

By Ruth Hamilton published

Those temptingly cheap sensors aren't quite such a bargain if you have to buy IKEA's own $109 / £60 hub to make them work.

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Ring video doorbell 2 review

Ring says its leaked plan to 'zero out crime' doesn't mean mass surveillance

By Alex Blake published

Ring cameras could be used to track a lot more than lost dogs, a leaked email suggests. But the company has hit back at claims that it means mass surveillance.

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