Philips Hue Essential lights are spectacular value, but the originals outshine them in one key way

Hue Essential bulbs are just as good as the originals in most situations, provided you don’t need to dial the brightness right down.

In the pantheon of new home appliances, the Roborock F25 Ultra is unequivocally my favorite product of 2025

The Roborock F25 Ultra doesn’t sound glam, but it has transformed my cleaning game.

So you got an air fryer for Christmas – here are 10 things you need to cook now

From quick snacks to tasty mains, here’s what you should cook up first in your new air fryer.

From D-shaped bots to apps with a big ‘Just clean it’ button – these are the robot vacuum upgrades I want to see in 2026

Robovacs have come a long way in the decade I’ve been testing them for… but there’s still room for improvement.

Get an Amazon Echo Dot for Christmas? Discover the 3 features that revolutionized my smart home setup

Whether you were on the nice list or just decided to treat yourself, I’m gifting you with three Alexa features you’ll be glad you tried.

So you got a video doorbell or security camera for Christmas – what should you do now?

Hints and tips about how to get the most out of your new property-protecting present.

Dreame’s new cordless vacuum is nimble, powerful, and delivers the best edge cleaning I’ve seen

Throw away that Crevice tool – the V20 Pro has an ingenious way to get your room edges clean all on its own.

Fluffy rice and melt-in-your-mouth meats make the Ninja Foodi PossibleCooker my new favorite kitchen appliance

A rice cooker, slow cooker, stove, and steamer in one, this is the perfect multi-purpose kitchen appliance for any household.

What to do if your robot vacuum keeps losing connection: 6 tips to fix it

It’s one of the most frustrating problems you can experience with your robot vacuums – here’s how to restore your connection.