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The Sonos Arc Soundbar Delivers a Powerful and Enveloping Soundstage –And It's More Affordable Than Its Successor

The Sonos Arc provides warm, rich sound and is excellent value for money

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A Bridge Between Soundbars and Headphones: The Wearable Sony BRAVIA Theater U TV Speaker Discreetly Envelopes You in Rich Surround Sound

I thoroughly enjoyed testing this wearable neck TV speaker, which is the ideal middle ground between space-taking soundbar systems and uncomfortable headphones

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The Stylish Dyson PencilVac Fluffycones Is the World's Slimmest Vacuum, Effortlessly Nimble on Hard Floors and Easy to Store

Dyson's innovative release shows you hidden dust and is enjoyable to use, but it won't replace your main vacuum cleaner

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My Smart Doorbell Kept Annoying Me With False Alerts – Until This Quick Fix Finally Gave Me Peace

Enjoy less annoying notifications, accurate pings, and longer battery life by utilising this clever setting

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I Test Luxury Fragrances, and This Is How I Scent-Scape for Spring Without Losing Heat to the Unpredictable Weather

Crave open-window freshness without the draft? This non-toxic find brings the garden indoors while keeping the heat in

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The Spring Sleep Reset – Why Seasonal Light Is Ruining Your Rest and 7 Easy Ways to Fix It in March

Brighter mornings, longer evenings, and fluctuating temperatures in spring all quietly disrupt sleep – these expert adjustments will recalibrate your bedroom for the new season

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The Samsung HW-Q990F Soundbar Is Hard to Fault With Its Hyper-Realistic Surround Sound and Deep, Textural Diversity

It's the most inspiring soundbar I have tested so far, bringing details to the fore that are otherwise imperceptible

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I Love My Dogs, But I Never Let Them in the Bed – And Sleep Scientists Say I’m Right

The reality is unhygienic, disturbed sleep

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I Tested the Levoit Aero Cordless Vacuum and Loved Its Bagged Cleaning Station, Powerful Hard-Floor Cleaning, and Compact Storage Design

It has airtight allergy protection, long runtimes, and is cheaper than most Dysons

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I Tested the Shark Stratos Cordless Vacuum, and I Understand Why It's One of the Best-Selling Cordless Sticks Out There

Its cleaning performance is impressive across every surface, but like most vacuums, it isn't without its flaws

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Finally, Smart Home Tech You Don’t Have to Hide – Marble, Metal, and High-End Finishes Are Redefining the Modern Home

Speakers crafted out of marble and smart light finishes to suit every interior are some of the many design-led innovations unveiled at ISE Barcelona this week

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Built-In, Custom-Fit Soundbars Are the Next Big Home Audio Trend – Here’s Why Experts Are Divided

At ISE Barcelona, I'm seeing first-hand how wonderfully bespoke tech blends into the home, but is it future-proof?

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I Tested the Miele Guard M1 Parquet XL Brilliant – It's a Dream on Hard Floors, With an Extra-Wide Floorhead and Strong Suction

This bagged vacuum is designed to clean hard floors, and hard floors only

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Bass So Loud That It Vibrated My Walls – I Tested the Hisense AX5140Q Soundbar and Surround System, and It's Loud and Effective

This full surround system is great for big sound lovers

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I Tested the Budget-Friendly Hisense HS2100 Soundbar – Its Room-Filling Audio Far Exceeded My Expectations

The included subwoofer delivers deep, immersive, thunderous bass

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This Dyson Heater Kept Me So Warm in Freezing Temperatures When My Boiler Broke Down – and Will Also Keep You Cool in Summer

Our home tech editor is also a fan of this year-round multi-use appliance

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I Tried the ‘Slow Vacuuming’ Trend and Picked Up Triple the Dust Than Usual (Yes, I Have the Numbers to Prove It)

Slow vacuuming is now officially my new favourite deep cleaning method for floors

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This $89 Budget Air Purifier Performs Like a Premium Model, Clearing Smells and Pet Dander Fast

This budget pick does the job just fine and is great for those with pets and a small home

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3 Low-Effort Cleaning Trends Our Home Editors Are Trying In 2026 to Save Time and Energy

Get on board with these simple tips and tricks

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3 Easy Organizing Trends Our Home Editors Are Trying in 2026 to Stop Clutter Build-Up

These are the tricks worth trying in the New Year

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The Self-Drying Dreame H15 Pro CarpetFlex Vacuum-Mop Banishes Spills in Seconds

It's an excellent hard floor cleaner, but a disappointing carpet vacuum

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The Dreame H15 Pro Heat Vacuum-Mop's Hot Water Feature Is a Game-Changer for Floors, but the 'AI' Arm Didn't Impress

The vacuum-mop combo is a strong wet cleaner for heavily-soiled floors and stubborn stains

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I Banished Messy ‘Cable Spaghetti’ Behind My TV with a Simple $11 Velcro Sleeve that Instantly Elevated My Living Room

Tech experts reveal it is more than just an aesthetic fix

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Pros Reveal 3 Ways to Easily Get Pine Needles Out of Carpets and Rugs Without Ruining Your Vacuum

It's best to avoid using your vacuum altogether, experts urge

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‘Finally, a Smart Doorbell That’s Actually Smart’ – I’m Upgrading to the Newest Ring Battery Doorbell Pro with $70 Off This Black Friday

It's worth the switch for its pro-level features

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