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I’m a smart home tech editor, and these are my 3 favorite cheap video doorbells – with no sneaky subscription fees

Video doorbells are handy for both security and convenience, and they don’t have to be expensive. There are some great options around for under £100 / $150 / AU$200, with high resolution cameras, well-designed apps, and advanced features like package-detection all at your fingertips. But which ones can you trust…

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Smeg’s new 2-in-1 coffee machine makes smooth cold-brewed espresso in just two minutes – and it looks stunning

The Smeg ECF03 is a new espresso machine that brews hot and cold A single cold-extracted shot of espresso takes two minutes to prepare The retro-style machine is on sale now for £499.95 (about $670 / AU$1,020) Smeg has launched a new espresso machine that can brew hot and cold,…

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I blended everything but the kitchen sink with the Breville Paradice 9 food processor – here’s how it fared

If there’s anything I’ve taken a liking to more this year than ever before, it’s kitchen appliances. There’s always something brewing in my kitchen, so when the opportunity arose to try out a gadget from the iconic Australian brand, Breville (known as Sage in the U.K.), I jumped at the…

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I tested the Baseus Security S2 – a camera powered by a solar panel that rotates to follow the sun – and it really works

Why you can trust TechRadar We spend hours testing every product or service we review, so you can be sure you’re buying the best. Find out more about how we test. Baseus Security S2 Outdoor Camera 4K: two-minute review Founded around 15 years ago, Shenzen-based Baseus Security is one of…

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Forget the Dyson V16 Piston Animal, the Gen5detect for AU$949 is the better buy

Dyson is, of course, known for making some of the best cordless vacuums. And we all expected the company’s latest release, the silly-named V16 Piston Animal to be its best model yet bar none. With its whopping 315 air watts of suction, it sure is the most powerful Dyson yet…

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Forget Breville, Ninja’s new bean-to-cup coffee machine is feature-packed and easy to master – and it’s now pouring onto Aussie shores

Ninja, one of the biggest names in kitchen appliances, is set to make a splash in Australia’s premium coffee scene with its first bean-to-cup machine. As of September 23, the Ninja Luxe Café Premier is officially available to purchase directly from Ninja – taking aim at established rivals like Breville…

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