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Woman looking at coffee machines in store

As a trained barista, I want you to know these 3 things before buying your next coffee maker

By Cat Ellis published

A coffee machine can be one of the most expensive appliances in your kitchen, so make sure you pick the best one.

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Hobot S7 Pro window cleaning robot on inside of reviewer's patio door window

I tested a robotic window cleaner – here are 3 things that surprised me

By Ruth Hamilton published

I wasn't even aware there was such a thing as a window cleaning robot – and that was just the first surprise in store.

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The Dyson Cool CF1 is shown tilted downwards while sitting on a tabletop, in front of a leafy green plant.

A bladeless fan gave me the perfect night's sleep – here's why

By Hamish Hector last updated

My saviour from the summer heat has been the Dyson Cool CF1 desk fan. I love it.

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Five coffee makers on picnic blanket

Coffee is my life, and these are my 5 favorite coffee makers for camping adventures

By Cat Ellis published

Sponsored by Pure

There's no need to resort to instant coffee granules when you're spending the night under canvas.

Coffee Machines
Split image of cold brew option on coffee machine, espresso machine dispensing chilled latte macchiato, and machine dispensing espresso onto ice cubes

I've tested 14 coffee makers in the last year, and these are my top 3 picks for making delicious cold-brew at home

By Cat Ellis published

Making smooth and delicious cold-brew doesn't have to take hours with the right coffee maker.

Coffee Machines
Split image of coffee beans, coffee machine dispensing milk, and latte macchiato made using home coffee machine

Shhh – I test coffee makers for a living, and theses are the top 4 quiet espresso machines I recommend

By Cat Ellis last updated

Does your bean-to-cup machine leave your ears ringing? Here are three quieter alternatives

Coffee Machines

Is your noisy standard fan keeping you up in this heatwave? These 3 quiet fans were a breeze to fall asleep next to, despite my sensitive ears

By Cesci Angell published

I’ve tried and tested a load of fans, and these three were super easy for me to fall asleep next to, which speaks volumes.

Air Quality
Shark FlexBreeze fan in three different summery scenarios

The Shark FlexBreeze is my new #1 fan recommendation – here's how it snagged the top spot

By Ruth Hamilton published

The FlexBreeze is your ultimate gadget to beat the heat.

Vacuums
Split image of two drip coffee makers, and a glass cup of espresso

BPA-free, glass, and metal – the top 3 toxin-free coffee makers recommended by a trained barista

By Cat Ellis published

Avoid potentially harmful BPA with this selection of top-performing drip and espresso machines.

Coffee Machines
People having a picnic with a FlexBreeze tablemate fan, and Price Cut graphic overlaid

There's a seemingly unmissable deal on TechRadar's #1 fan at Amazon right now – but make sure you read the small print if you're after a heatwave savior

By Ruth Hamilton published

The FlexBreeze can't save you this time – here are two fan deals to buy instead.

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