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My Google One subscription is losing two big features – and it’s another sign I should quit Google products forever
By Mark Wilson published
Google One subscribers in the UK are losing two big features soon – and it's making many question whether to leave Google's smart home for good.

Gemini for Home is rolling out to lucky early users – and it's already snitching on misbehaving pets
By David Nield published
Google Home and Nest devices are in line for a Gemini-powered upgrade, and early adopters are seeing it now.

IKEA now sells solar panels – and you don’t have to assemble them yourself
By Hamish Hector published
IKEA just launched its lineup of renewable energy solutions in the UK – which includes solar panels, heat pumps, and EV charging.

Amazon’s Echo Pop is a massive $15 / £22 off this Prime Day – it’s time I finally upgraded my 9-year-old Echo Dot
By Josh Russell published
This huge Prime Day discount on the Echo Pop might finally force me to ditch my decrepit, decade-old Echo Dot – and build the cheap multi-room streaming system of my dreams.

The best smart scales 2025
By Matt Evans last updated
Buying Guide The best smart scales can give you a detailed analysis of your body composition. Here are our top buys for every budget.

Gemini for Home is confusing us all – but Google has answered some of the biggest questions from users
By David Nield published
Google has new devices, new subscriptions, and a new AI assistant for its smart home kit.

This smart E ink picture frame lets you talk your paintings into life with AI – and promises to last years from a single charge
By Monica J. White published
A project on Kickstarter promises to deliver a smart e-ink picture frame. Dubbed Fraimic, it lets you generate AI art with voice commands.

The Aqara Doorbell Camera Hub G410 is much more than just a video doorbell – but remember it's not waterproof
By Chris Price published
A chunky video doorbell powered by six AA batteries, the G410 benefits from local storage and sharp images, but is let down by lack of weatherproofing.

Nanoleaf Smart Multicolor Floor Lamp review: a deceptively simple and affordable light with an app that could be more user friendly
By Sharmishta Sarkar published
There’s nothing particularly standout about the Nanoleaf Smart Multicolor Floor Lamp, but this feature-packed light offers excellent value for money.
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