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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.

Small Appliances
Dreame Dazzle hair styler

Dreame just launched a multi-styler that offers Airwrap-like features for less than half the price

By Ruth Hamilton published

I've been underwhelmed by some of Dreame's hair gadgets, but this latest addition looks like a winner.

Hair Care
The Dyson HP10 purifying fan heater is pictured in a pink living room.

I've been using my fan wrong all my life, and you probably have too – here's the secret trick to speedy nighttime cooling

By Ruth Hamilton published

Bedroom like a sauna? It's time to turn your fan around and point it outside the window.

Air Quality
Two women drinking coffee, looking disgusted

Is your coffee machine a health hazard? 6 tips to keep it clean and fresh, from a trained barista

By Cat Ellis published

Automatic espresso machines can make a lovely warm, damp environment for nasties if not properly cared for.

Coffee Machines
Dyson Gen5 Detect vacuum cleaner

People are fighting about whether Dyson vacuums are trash, but the arguments don't stack up – here's my take as a vacuum expert

By Ruth Hamilton published

Please, everyone, stop blaming Dyson for everything that's wrong with cordless stick vacuums.

Vacuums
Dreame AirStyle Pro on shelf in reviewer's bathroom, with attachments lined up behind

Dreame, please fix these issues with your hair styler gadget – I'd love to be able to recommend it as an Airwrap alternative

By Ruth Hamilton last updated

The AirStyle Pro has the potential to be a serious Dyson Airwrap rival, but for two simple mis-steps.

Vacuums
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