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Best smart lock UK 2026: Yale, SwitchBot or Aqara — which one I’d actually fit
Eighty pounds or two hundred and ten — that's the spread on locks that all sell you the same headline trick: open your own front door with a thumbprint instead of a key. The…
HoverAir X1 ProMax review: the £639 pocket follow-cam that won’t lose you
A drone that weighs less than a tin of beans, fits in a jacket pocket and will chase you down a singletrack…
Fitbit Charge 7: can Google’s fitness band still compete in 2026?
Here is the awkward truth about the most-searched Fitbit of the year: it doesn't exist yet. Google has confirmed nothing. Yet the…
Best smart home hub UK 2026: SmartThings, Hue, Aqara or Home Assistant?
The best smart home hub in Britain right now costs nothing extra — if you already own the right Samsung telly. That…
MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo review: the understated creator laptop
A 16-inch 4K OLED laptop with a creator's spec sheet and not a single gamer-grade light strip in sight — and when…
Withings ScanWatch 2 review: the hybrid that tracks your heart properly
Most smartwatches ask you to choose between looking like an adult and knowing what your heart is doing. The Withings ScanWatch 2…
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Ofcom’s Ban on Mid-Contract Price Rises: What to Check Before You Renew
Ofcom banned inflation-linked mid-contract price rises from 17 January 2025. Here is what UK mobile and broadband customers should check before they renew in 2026.
