Tag: home

One of the best robot vacuums on the market just got a lot better

Robot vacuums were supposed to make cleaning our homes easier than ever. The set-it-and-forget-it nature meant we could easily program a cleaning routine and path into our little robot, then kick back with our feet up while it did all the work. And for the most part, that’s been true.…

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De’Longhi’s new fully manual coffee machine lets you call the shots

De’Longhi has launched a new manual coffee machine that gives you full control over the coffee-making process, helping you make your drinks exactly the way you like them, and do so consistently. The company is best known for its bean-to-cup coffee makers, but its new La Specialista Opera machine offers…

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How to choose a robot vacuum: here’s what to look for

A great robot vacuum can save you both time and effort. As a TechRadar Homes Editor specializing in floor-cleaning appliances, I spend plenty of time reading and writing about the latest robot vacuums developments, as well as testing a range of models at different price points. Today’s very best robot…

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If you think your robot vacuum is watching you, you might not be wrong

Sometimes I look at my robot vacuum and wonder if it knows how much I like it. I do not ponder if it’s staring back at me, thinking…well…who know what? If I owned an Ecovac robot vacuum, though, that might be all I was thinking about and, soon, throwing a…

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Ashley and Samsung’s interactive showroom lets you see how tech will work in your home, rather than imagine it

Whether you’re looking to expand your smart home and jump into creating one, I think we can all agree it’s a step and potential purchase that’s best aided by research and ultimately seeing it in action. A roller to make blinds smart sounds cool, but seeing a shade raised and…

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Small kitchen? No problem – Kenwood’s tiny stand mixer lets you make up to 48 cupcakes and fits virtually anywhere

Kenwood has just revealed a pair of new mixers designed for small kitchens, which are as powerful as many full-sized appliances but take up far less of your valuable cupboard or countertop space. The Kenwood Go Stand Mixer is priced at £249.99 (about $330 / AU$480) and stands just 30cm…

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