Tag: Small Appliances
‘It drags air in from the rest of the room’: Dyson engineer explains what makes its bladeless fans so powerful
Dyson was the brand that first introduced bladeless fans to the world. As one of TechRadar’s Homes editors, I regularly find myself writing about the best fans on the market, but I’ll be honest – I’ve never quite understood how these machines actually work. Where is that blast of air…
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I’ve tested a whole load of Shark vacuums, and these are the 3 I’d buy with my own money
Shark makes many of the best vacuum cleaners on the market today. It’s especially good at coming up with solutions to problems that you might not even knew you had. For example, wands that can bend forward so you can clean under furniture without bending down, or floorheads that can…
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De’Longhi Dedica Duo vs De’Longhi Dedica Style – which is the right entry-level espresso machine for you?
If you’re shopping for an entry-level espresso machine, the De’Longhi Dedica Style (also called the EC685) and the Dedica Duo (aka the EC890) both deserve a place on your shortlist. These machines are affordable and easy to use, but well-made and solid-feeling in a way that belies their modest price…
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I tested the cleaning powers of Dyson’s new flagship vacuum against two older models, and I couldn’t believe the results
Dyson has released a new flagship cordless vacuum, and on paper it’s extremely impressive. The V16 packs 315 AW of suction, making it officially the most powerful Dyson cordless vacuum. After testing many of the best vacuum cleaners on the market, however, I’ve learned that it’s not always all about…
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“If you change the format, you change a huge amount”: Dyson engineer on why the revamped V8 vacuum has an old-school design
Dyson has just announced an updated version of its V8 cordless vacuum. The V8 is one of the oldest models in the brand’s lineup, but remains its best-seller, despite first launching in 2016. The new version is called the V8 Cyclone, and it features some big upgrades over the original…
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Roborock’s ‘Frankenstein’ vacuum has the best features of Shark and Dyson – and it’s half price just weeks after launch
No matter how good you think the best cordless stick vacuums are, manufacturers are continually on a quest to improve their machines wherever possible, all in the name of easier cleaning at home. It seems Roborock has certainly adopted that sentiment with the launch of the H60 Hub Ultra, which…
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