Panasonic’s new gadget is a bread maker that also churns ice cream — I went hands-on with the wild two-in-one appliance, and the results were seriously tasty
Panasonic’s new gadget is a bread maker that also churns ice cream — I went hands-on with the wild two-in-one appliance, and the results were seriously tasty

I’ve tested a lot of multi-function kitchen appliances, but never one as strange as this — so how well does it actually work?

Dreo’s misting fan can cool far better than a standard fan — I was blown away by its superior chilling and how long it runs without needing refilling
Dreo’s misting fan can cool far better than a standard fan — I was blown away by its superior chilling and how long it runs without needing refilling

Dreo claims the TurboCool Misting Fan 765S can cool your room by up to 6 degrees, so I put it to the test. And it was a breath of fresh air.

The fun-size Ninja Luxe Café Mini helps you brew tasty espresso and drip coffee if your kitchen isn’t big enough for two separate machines
The fun-size Ninja Luxe Café Mini helps you brew tasty espresso and drip coffee if your kitchen isn’t big enough for two separate machines

This fun-size coffee maker has a steep learning curve, but take the time to hone your barista skills and you’ll be rewarded for your efforts.

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.

‘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.

9 tips to get more from your fan or air conditioner — air quality experts on how to keep your whole home cool without spiking your energy bill
9 tips to get more from your fan or air conditioner — air quality experts on how to keep your whole home cool without spiking your energy bill

I asked three air-quality experts how to optimize your fan and portable AC this summer to keep your home cooler without spiking your energy bill.