This heated foot massager is 47% off, and it’s a surprisingly great Valentine’s Day gift

Valentine’s Day gifts get tricky when you want something that feels thoughtful but also genuinely useful. That’s why a foot massager can be a sleeper hit. It’s comfort, stress relief, and “I noticed you’ve been tired lately” wrapped into one box. Right…

This little gadget turned me into a morning person by opening my bedroom blinds automatically — and it only took five minutes to install

There’s no need to splash out on expensive smart blinds when the SwitchBot Blind Tilt can do the same thing for a fraction of the price.

Apple is killing the old HomeKit Tuesday
Apple is killing the old HomeKit Tuesday

If you haven’t yet updated to the new Apple Home, your smart home devices may no longer work in the Home app on your iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Apple Watch starting Tuesday. On February 10, 2026, Apple will end support for the original HomeKit architecture. The biggest impact of the change will be felt by […]

I’m overdue a smart speaker upgrade, and these are the 3 models I’m tempted by this Presidents’ Day

President’s Day sales are here, and if you’re after a smart speaker upgrade like me, these are the deals I’m tempted by.

3 reasons why you shouldn’t sleep on these $6 / £3 smart switches – they’re the understated hit of IKEA’s new gadget range

Exclusive: ‘There are situations when you don’t want to pick up your phone, open an app, and tap through menus to steer your smart product.’

How I Built the Star Trek control panel of my dreams
How I Built the Star Trek control panel of my dreams

One of my pandemic hobbies that stuck was home automation. I discovered Home Assistant – the popular open source, extremely customizable home automation platform – and all the intricate things you can do with it to make your home work better. I have ADHD and have found Home Assistant to be a valuable tool for […]

Give your home office a touch of class with IKEA’s lights and accessories in slate blue and brass — from just $4

A dramatic splash of color will make working from home feel luxurious — and it can be surprisingly affordable.