Is your home safe this summer? Security tech expert Chris Price shows how to expand a single camera into a budget-friendly home defence setup for when you’re away on vacation
 Is your home safe this summer? Security tech expert Chris Price shows how to expand a single camera into a budget-friendly home defence setup for when you’re away on vacation

Sunscreen, beach towel… security camera? Make sure your home is properly protected and enjoy peace of mind when you’re sipping cocktails on the beach.

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Your daily coffee is over 90% water, and tap water could be ruining your best beans — experts explain how to choose the right filter to unlock the full flavor
 Your daily coffee is over 90% water, and tap water could be ruining your best beans — experts explain how to choose the right filter to unlock the full flavor

I spoke to water-quality experts to find out what I should look for when choosing a water filter to upgrade my coffee-making experience.

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‘Plug-in batteries are the real game-changer’: I talked to Octopus Energy and Anker about the home energy revolution than could soon be ‘bigger than solar’ for millions
 ‘Plug-in batteries are the real game-changer’: I talked to Octopus Energy and Anker about the home energy revolution than could soon be ‘bigger than solar’ for millions

Could plug-in home batteries soon eclipse plug-in solar for home energy savings? I spoke to Anker, Octopus Energy, EcoFlow and WindFall Energy to find out.

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Air stylers are being sold as a one-size-fits-all solution for ‘healthy curls’ — but that’s just not accurate, says major haircare brand founder
 Air stylers are being sold as a one-size-fits-all solution for ‘healthy curls’ — but that’s just not accurate, says major haircare brand founder

Exclusive: ‘For any company to say this is for every single woman, it’s simply not true.’

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First drones, now robot vacuums — the US government’s ban on foreign robots is confirmed to include many of the best robovacs and robot lawn mowers on the market, and brands may have been caught off-guard
 First drones, now robot vacuums — the US government’s ban on foreign robots is confirmed to include many of the best robovacs and robot lawn mowers on the market, and brands may have been caught off-guard

The FCC has confirmed that the US ban on foreign-made advanced robotic devices includes robot vacuums and similar bots

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‘Curling irons can be just as healthy as air styling’ — I chatted to a major haircare brand founder about the styling mistakes we’re all making
 ‘Curling irons can be just as healthy as air styling’ — I chatted to a major haircare brand founder about the styling mistakes we’re all making

We’re all after healthier locks, but we’re going the wrong way about it, says T3’s co-founder.

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‘Maybe laziness is the best way to improve the technology’ — I chatted to a lawnbot exec about the tech and trends taking robot mowers mainstream
 ‘Maybe laziness is the best way to improve the technology’ — I chatted to a lawnbot exec about the tech and trends taking robot mowers mainstream

Thanks to big leaps in technology over the past couple of years, robot lawn mowers are on the march.

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‘Three to five years is a realistic payback period’ — plug-in solar panels will be legal next month, but what do they cost, who can fit them, and is your home even suitable? We asked the experts
 ‘Three to five years is a realistic payback period’ — plug-in solar panels will be legal next month, but what do they cost, who can fit them, and is your home even suitable? We asked the experts

Industry experts answer the important questions — how much does plug-in solar cost, who can install it, and how much money can it save you?

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‘Exceptional espresso every time’: The KitchenAid KF3 is a gorgeous fully automatic coffee machine ideal for smaller kitchens
 ‘Exceptional espresso every time’: The KitchenAid KF3 is a gorgeous fully automatic coffee machine ideal for smaller kitchens

The middle child of KitchenAid’s trio of automatic espresso machines released in 2026, the KF3 does an awful lot to impress, and is a great option if you have a smaller kitchen but still want coffee at the touch of button.

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What’s stopping robot vacuums from going mainstream? I grilled execs from five of the biggest brands to find out
 What’s stopping robot vacuums from going mainstream? I grilled execs from five of the biggest brands to find out

Insights from Roborock, Roomba, Dreame and more.

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