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Philips OLED+937 introduces next-gen Ambilight and more
The new Aurora feature makes Philips Ambilight TVs even more attractive than before, and that's just the start of the upgrades for the 2022 range
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Calling all sneakerheads – add LG’s ShoeCare to your wishlist
LG will be presenting two new products at IFA: the ShoeCare and the ShoeCase, to refresh and display high-end footwear
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LG’s huge 97in OLED TV will actually go on sale
Televisions this size and spec are often vapourware but you can soon buy the largest G2 model – if you can afford it
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JBL Go 3 and Clip 4 speakers get 'Eco' versions
These JBL and Harman Kardon speakers feature recycled plastic and fabric, and even use soy ink for the packaging
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DJI’s new FPV drone makes it easy for beginners to take to the skies
The DJI Avata boasts a compact, lightweight design with blistering top speeds, an upgraded FPV headset, and one of the coolest controllers we've ever seen
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LG's air purifier table is the latest smart home hybrid – but Ikea was first
With the news that LG has is releasing an air purifying table, we take a look at some other smart home hybrids you can buy right now, for considerably less
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Ultimate Ears' cheapest speaker is now eco-friendly too
The Wonderboom 3 has a new focus on sustainable materials but the upgrades don't stop there for this affordable Bluetooth speaker
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Raleigh launches Trace, its lightest e-bike yet
The new Trace has a deceptively streamlined design, hiding the electrics and making it as simple to ride as a traditional bike.
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Don’t pay more for a house with smart home tech already installed
A Compare the Market survey shows that over half of people would pay more to move into a house with smart tech already installed. Bad idea, we say
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The Meta Quest 2 just got 33% more expensive, permanently
It seems not even Meta is immune to rapidly rising costs
Opinion
Do you really own the smart home tech you buy?
Hive is switching off home security devices customers have already bought. So who really owns that tech?
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Everything you need to know about 4K
While 4K content has been around for a while, its only now rapidly gaining in popularity as more and more consumers upgrade to TVs capable of supporting the format. Here's everything you need to know about 4K.
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Alexa might soon be able to speak with the voice of a dead loved one
Amazon is working on a feature that can recreate the voices of loved ones so Alexa can speak using them
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Google AR headset: Everything you need to know
Reports reveal that a new AR headset is in the works from Google – here’s all we know about Project Iris
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Xbox Cloud Gaming lands on 2022 Samsung TVs this month
Xbox Game Pass subscribers will be able to stream games directly from Samsung TVs from 30 June in 27 different countries
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iOS 16 will make the Apple Home app Matter-ready
Apple mentioned the autumn Matter launch at WWDC – and iOS 16 sets the stage for it
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Wi-Fi 7 is a game changer, but you shouldn’t wait for it
Why Wi-Fi 7 is going to be the best form of wireless yet
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99% of disabled people think smart home tech isn’t accessible
Amazon's survey finds out what smart tech is doing for disabled people – and where it's failing
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Sonos Voice Control lacks support for major streaming service
You’ll probably recognise its famous voice
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These 8 Google devices will get updated to support Matter
Google Home and Nest devices that will be ready for Matter
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DJI Mini 3 Pro: Everything you need to know
DJI's new drone is a lot more expensive than other Minis
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DJI Mini 3 Pro drone is official and you can pre-order it now
It shoots 4K60 video, has obstacle avoidance and automatic tracking
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Why the Government is right to consider e-scooter legislation
An announcement on private ownership will take place in the coming days
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Is it Legal to Ride an Electric Scooter in the UK?
The UK law on what is allowed on our roads and pavements is ridiculously outdated, but it could be changing
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E-scooters to be legalised in the UK within weeks, Minister hints
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has teased an announcement on 10 May
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Sonos’ next speaker is a budget soundbar codenamed ‘Fury’
The firm's smalled and cheapest soundbar yet
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Virtual assistants: A help or hindrance for people with disabilities?
Technology has a long way to go to be accessible to all
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TCL C Series TVs for 2022 combine Mini-LED and QLED technology
The TVs also boast a 144Hz refresh rate for keen gamers and Google TV for streaming
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Samsung Bespoke French Door fridge: price, features, release
The Bespoke fridge range is expanding: this is what's next
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Sky launches Gigafast 900Mbps broadband
The high speeds are available only to those in areas that already have FTTP
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14 stunning aerial images of the UK photographed by drones
These beautiful images were shot by drone pilots in the UK
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Why you might want to hold off buying a Wi-Fi 6E router
Wi-Fi 6E routers are here now, and they're fast – but they're not cheap
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Buy Samsung’s JetBot AI+ robot vacuum in the UK now
A self-emptying, smart navigating robot vacuum
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Devialet reveals Dione, its ultra-luxurious but pricey all-in-one soundbar
The 5.1.2 all-in-one soundbar packs 17 speakers and boasts trademark Devialet sound tech
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Nanoleaf now has Sonic Edition smart lighting panels
The panels can be built to look like three different Sonic characters
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Brits will layer up and halve shower time to cut energy bills
Plus, tips on cutting the cost of home appliance use
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Fiido Beast: Part off-road e-scooter, part go-kart
The high-performance scooter will be crowdfunded on Indiegogo
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Which type of coffee machine should I buy?
Filter, bean-to-cup, espresso or capsule – what's right for you?
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Roam SL is now the cheapest Sonos speaker at £159/$159
The new cheapest speaker arrives this month
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Ring Doorbell owners can now set Batman Quick Replies
Batman-themed responses are available until 21 March
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