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Is it smarter to have a dumb home? ‘We’ve seen clients unable to flush toilets’

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Australia experienced a boom in smart-home technology at the start of the 2020s. Years on, some early adopters are experiencing buyer’s remorseGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailWhen the smart home devices Elly Bailey was expecting in the post never showed up at her Gold Coast home, she was frustrated. As a technology reviewer, these […]

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The best vacuum cleaners in the UK for hard floors, carpet and pet hair – tested

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From handheld to corded, self-emptying to stick models, these are our resident cleaner’s favourite vacuums for a spotless home• The best cordless vacuum cleaners, testedBuying a vacuum cleaner isn’t as easy as you might think. With so many brands and models to choose from, it can be bewildering. Sticking with established brands isn’t necessarily a

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Why the Lumie Bodyclock Glow sunrise alarm clock is the best wake-up under the sun

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Our reviewer loved this wake-up light more than any other he’s tested – it’s even knocked his previous best sunrise alarm off the top spot• Read the full ranking in our sunrise alarm clock testSince I first tested sunrise alarm clocks last winter, I’ve come to suspect that there’s no such thing as getting up

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Rise and shine with the 10 best sunrise alarm clocks in the UK, tried and tested

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Our reviewer sheds some light on adding brightness to your mornings with the best dawn simulation alarms, from Lumie and Philips to Hatch• The best sleep aids recommended by experts: from blue light-blockers to apps to help you napTo wake each day in darkness is a plight you wouldn’t wish on your worst enemy, yet

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The best electric blankets and heated throws in the UK, tried and tested to keep you toasty for less

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If you’re aiming to heat the human, not the home – or just love snuggling under something cosy – these are our best buys from our test of 20• The best heated clothes airers to save time and money when drying your laundryAside from hugging a fluffy hot-water bottle, sipping the Christmas whisky and ramping

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Tinsel and Home Alone back in style as TikTok seeks comfort in #90sChristmas

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Emphasis this year is on nostalgia as present day feels ‘a bit more uncertain’, say trend expertsTinsel, DIY tree decorations, deep burgundy drapes – and Home Alone on VHS. Christmas has gone retro on TikTok, and in people’s living rooms.The app has reported a surge in Christmas decor videos, with an emphasis on nostalgia as

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