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Nest’s new thermostat is the smartest you’ll find, but that’s not the biggest upgrade

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While there are plenty of smart thermostats to choose from, the Nest devices are probably the best. They’re inherently the cleverest, thanks to the learning element. And the new 4th-gen Learning Thermostat is the smartest you’ll find. But that’s not the biggest upgrade – there’s a new design, a bigger display that ...

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Google’s new TV Streamer is the smart home hub I’ve been waiting for

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Pour one out for Google Chromecast: the long-running streaming stick series has officially been retired – but you won’t have to wait long for its successor. Google has pulled back the curtain on an all-new streaming set-top box, which turns your TV into a smart home hub as well as a one-stop shop for entertainment. ...

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These sculpted earphones are designed with sound in mind

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There are plenty of popular wireless earphones kicking about, but they all look pretty similar. Campfire Audio’s newest release might be one of the best designed. But that’s not just for looks. This new casing has been designed on purpose, as its part of the acoustic performance. Read more: Best cheap headphones 2024: ...

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This crazy floppy hat might be this summer’s must-have gadget

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Regularly reaching the limit of your iPhone’s “all-day” battery life? There are plenty of battery packs to pick from, but they’re all pretty boring. But not this gadget. EcoFlow has made a floppy hat that has a solar-powered power bank built-in. As whacky of an idea as it is, I think the Power Hat could be this ...

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Plastic watches are trending, so the rumoured plastic Apple Watch makes perfect sense

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Lightweight, colourful, and often more affordable, plastic watches have found a significant place in the hearts (and on the wrists) of watch fans in recent years. Given this rising trend, the idea of a plastic Apple Watch not only makes sense but is also a natural evolution for Apple’s smartwatch lineup. The recent ...

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How to play Xbox games on Amazon Fire Stick 4K

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Fancy playing Xbox games without splashing out on a console? Thanks to the technical wizardry of cloud gaming, you can now enjoy Xbox titles using just an Amazon Fire Stick. Hooray! As for how, we’ve got you covered below — here’s how to play Xbox games on Amazon Fire Stick 4K, including everything you need to get ...

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Is this the best wireless turntable to use with Sonos?

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If you’re a die-hard vinyl fan, you don’t want to give up the audio quality. But we’ve got to admit that even the best turntables can come with a little bit of faff attached. But this wireless turntable might be the vinyl player with the most flexibility or streaming to your speakers. And I think it’s the best option ...

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Dumb phones and smart rings won’t help when I need a tech detox

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In tech, nothing truly dies. Old ideas are rudely awakened from blissful slumber, by companies intent on reselling them to people who should know better. Right now, ‘dumb phones’ are in vogue, harking back to simpler pre-smartphone times. Optimistic folk argue they help you detox from tech. A nice idea. Alas, it’s ...

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My demo of Honor’s next-gen foldable shows how little Samsung moved on in 2024

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They’re still just a tiny sliver of the wider phone world, but I’ve never been more excited about foldables. We’re now tantalisingly close to getting zero-compromise handsets with tablet-rivalling inner screens, yet which are as pocket-friendly as their candybar counterparts. It seems the only brand letting the side ...

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This is the weirdest laptop I’ve ever seen, or smelt apparently

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There are plenty of top laptops for you to pick from, so each release has to do something to get your eyeballs. This Asus laptop certainly went a different way about it, shall we say. It’s the weirdest laptop I’ve ever seen, or smelt apparently. Never mind a gorgeous display or top-notch audio, Asus has gone and added ...

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