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Ambilight V2 is a huge reason to buy a Philips TV this year
Samsung, LG and other rivals make great tellies but Ambilight V2 is Philips’s not-so-secret weapon in the ultra-competitive TV market
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PlayStation VR2: Everything you need to know about PS5 VR
Sony will launch the PlayStation VR2 headset and Sense controllers this month, with 37 games set for the launch window
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The Navimow, Segway's robot lawnmower, comes to the UK
Segway's award-winning robot lawnmower, the Navimow, doesn't use physical boundary strips and navigates via GPS. And now it's available in the UK
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Meta Quest 3: Everything you need to know
The Quest 3 could offer quite the upgrade, with upgraded displays and a focus on mixed reality, when it's released in late 2023
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Apple's surprise second-gen HomePod is on sale now
Apple has released a new version of the full-size HomePod two years after discontinuing the original, but it's a relatively minor update
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Best Coffee Machine Deals
If you're looking for a coffee machine, don't pay full price. We've got some ways to get a discount – you might even be able to get a pod coffee maker for £1
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Is your electric blanket safe? It may not be, according to Which?
Consumer watchdog Which? found low quality and unsafe electric blankets for sale on online marketplaces. Here's how to buy right and avoid rubbish.
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Get a free Galaxy S22 or Z Fold 4 with these Samsung TVs
Now is a great time to upgrade to an 8K Neo QLED TV, with Samsung offering flagship phones worth up to £1,649 for free
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Apple AR/VR headset: Everything you need to know
Apple is rumoured to be working on a headset that combines AR and VR capabilities, and it may be called 'Reality Pro'
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Virgin Media users just got a bumper HD upgrade for free
Virgin is phasing out a handful of standard definition channels and replacing them with the high definition versions for thousands of TV customers
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What you need to know before buying an electric blanket
Electric blankets are the cheapest way to stay warm: they're not pricey and they cost 2.5-3p an hour to run. Here's what you need to know before buying.
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Get £100 off the Dyson Corrale hair straightener now
Currys and Boots are among retailers offering £100 off the Dyson Corrale hair straightener. Choose from three colours and get next-day delivery.
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Should you buy an induction hob?
Induction hobs are the newest and most efficient type of hob, but they have some quirks that mean they're not for everyone. Are they right for you?
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How high should I install a Ring Video Doorbell?
Ring Video Doorbells are some of the most popular out there, but it turns out most people have installed them incorrectly.
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Amazon, please make a regular Echo with clock in 2023
Amazon decided not to release a 5th-gen Echo in 2022, but I’m really hoping we’ll see a version with the Echo Dot’s useful LED display this year
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Samsung’s SmartThings Station shrinks the smart home experience into a big button
Samsung's SmartThings Station is a hub in the form of a big button. It may seem regressive in a world of smart assistants, but here's why it could catch on
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Tech Advisor’s Best of CES 2023 Awards
The best products and biggest surprises of CES 2023, the biggest tech event of the year
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The Vive XR Elite is HTC’s answer to the Meta Quest Pro
HTC’s new modular AR/VR headset is available to pre-order right now, and it’s cheaper than the Quest Pro
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Nanoleaf is all-in on Matter compatibility, with new lights & updates
Nanoleaf's raft of new products are all Matter-compatible, and its existing lights will get a software upgrade, to create an integrated smart lighting system
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