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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.

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.

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.

One of the best robot vacuums for carpet is finally available in the UK
By Ruth Hamilton published
We rated this Roborock bot as one of the very best robot vacuums for carpet.

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.

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.

A simple hack gives a DJI Romo owner access to a global army of robovacs
By David Nield published
Robovac user gets a lot more than he bargained for after connecting his PS5 controller to a DJI Romo.

The top 3 Ring alternative video doorbells I recommend, with local storage for your videos
By Cat Ellis published
With these wireless video doorbells you can avoid subscription fees and keep control of your recordings at home.
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