Tag: Small Appliances
3 reasons you should ditch stick vacuums and just buy a corded upright — trust me, I’m a vacuum cleaner tester
For two years, I was TechRadar’s chief vacuum tester. That wasn’t my actual job title (more’s the pity) but that is mostly what I was doing. My main takeaway from those very housework-heavy times is that most people should ignore the flashy cordless stick vacuums and just buy a corded…
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This Braun stick blender has changed the way I cook for the better — and now you can own one for AU$79
In a small kitchen where storage is at a premium, I figured a portable blender would serve me fine. I quickly realised how limiting it was for my needs — as a home cook, I needed more than just smoothies for my breakfast. After looking at several options, I got…
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‘Skip the Dyson, get this instead’: As a vacuum reviewer, this is the EOFY handstick deal I’d buy myself
I wasn’t sure what to expect from the Dreame Z50 Station vacuum cleaner when it first launched earlier this year, but its spec sheet was impressive. With industry-leading 330 air watts of suction power, I was hoping it would clean better than the 315AW Dyson V16 Piston Animal… and, boy,…
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Here are 9 robot vacuums on sale for Prime Day that our experts recommend — Shark, iRobot, and Roborock from $129.99
Prime Day is the perfect opportunity to buy a robot vacuum on sale. The pricey appliances are heavily discounted at Amazon‘s four-day sale, with record-low prices from brands like Shark, iRobot, Roborock, and Eufy. • Shop Amazon’s full Prime Day sale Our team of deal experts at TechRadar has rounded…
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I’ve been using an IPL laser hair remover for five years — here are 3 things to know if you’re thinking of getting one
Before I tried my first IPL machine, I was suspicious. A handheld device that flashes at your skin and it somehow zaps away your body hair? It all sounded rather unlikely. Except then I got one, and it did just that, and it’s been my summertime savior for the past…
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‘I’ve never had such easy access to ice cream headaches, and I’m over the moon about it’: I use the Ninja BlendBoss every day, and its ice-crushing power is a godsend right now — and it’s just received its first major discount
This spring, as many are wont to do, I decided to use the power of shakes to get myself a bunch of nutrients that I’m assured will change my life. I settled on a concoction of oat milk, protein powder, cacao, chia seeds, and banana, and got myself a Ninja…
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