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I Tested the Budget-Friendly Hisense HS2100 Soundbar – Its Room-Filling Audio Far Exceeded My Expectations
The included subwoofer delivers deep, immersive, thunderous bass
By Dan Fauzi Published
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The Roomba Max 705 Combo Is as Close to a Deep Manual Mop Clean I've Ever Had From a Robot Vacuum
Damp mop heads and buckets of dirty water are a distant memory
By Victoria Woollaston Published
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Le Creuset's Modern Heritage Redesign Divided the Internet – I Tested It and I Think It Is Even Better Than the Original
Clean, ergonomic, and beautiful to behold: here's what I uncovered when testing Le Creuset's most talked-about release
By Lydia Hayman Published
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I Wasn't Expecting to Like Ninja's Pod Coffee Machine – But It Saved Me From Morning Chaos
If you have a family of coffee drinkers, you'll love this speedy, smooth machine – the only thing I could fault was the milk frother
By Lydia Hayman Published
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As A Cookware Editor, I Urge You to Make One Small Upgrade for Healthier Breakfasts This Year – The Mini Lancaster Cast Iron Skillet
It may be mini, but it's mighty
By Lydia Hayman Published
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Staub Stackable Set Review – This Genius Nesting Cookware Is Keeping My Small Kitchen Clutter-Free in 2026
I'm starting the new year with tidy, elegant cookware that really delivers
By Lydia Hayman Published
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The Self-Drying Dreame H15 Pro CarpetFlex Vacuum-Mop Banishes Spills in Seconds
It's an excellent hard floor cleaner, but a disappointing carpet vacuum
By Dan Fauzi Published
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The Ring Battery Doorbell Pro Is a Premium Model at a Premium Price – But the New Bird's Eye Feature is Not Needed for Day-to-Day Life
It's just as intuitive as other Ring models, but it's not an upgrade I feel I needed
By Ottilie Blackhall Published
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The Dreame H15 Pro Heat Vacuum-Mop's Hot Water Feature Is a Game-Changer for Floors, but the 'AI' Arm Didn't Impress
The vacuum-mop combo is a strong wet cleaner for heavily-soiled floors and stubborn stains
By Dan Fauzi Published
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I Tested the Philips 7000 Series Video Doorbell and Even Though It’s Pricey, Its Vibrant Picture Quality and No Monthly Subscription Is Well Worth a Look
Sharp 2K video, clever package detection, and subscription-free storage make this one of the most capable doorbells I’ve tested
By Jason Cockerham Published
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I Tested the Affordable Bose Smart Soundbar and Loved Its Immersive Multi-Directional Sound, Even if It Suffers From Weak Bass
The Bose Smart Soundbar is a great choice to feel like you're really in the scene
By Dan Fauzi Published
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I Tested the Lorex 2K Wi-Fi Video Doorbell and Was Impressed by Its Sharp Looking Video and the Fact That It Doesn’t Need a Subscription
The Lorex 2K Wi-Fi Video Doorbell has sharp video quality, is easy to set up and use, and doesn’t require a subscription, though there are a few limitations.
By James Holland Published
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I Tested the Compact and Affordable Sonos Ray Soundbar – It Delivers Clear Dialogue and Impressive Volume on a Budget
It's the most affordable soundbar I've tested to date, and it's a good fit for those on a budget who still want useful EQ settings
By Dan Fauzi Published
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Ninja Luxe Café Pro Review – The Only Coffee Maker I Want in My Home is $150 Off Tonight
From café-level lattes to espresso martinis, I feel like a barista at home now
By Lydia Hayman Published
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I Tested the Miele Guard L1 Cat & Dog Canister Vacuum – It Performed Better than Every Single Vacuum Cleaner I've Ever Tested
I've just found my new favorite vacuum cleaner
By Dan Fauzi Published
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I Tested the Yeedi S20 Infinity Robot Vacuum – and Its Quiet but Powerful Performance Almost Blew Me Away
The Yeedi S20 Infinity is exceptional at vacuuming and mopping, while running quietly and connecting to any smart home ecosystem.
By James Holland Published
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I Tested the Dyson Big Ball Turbinehead Canister Vacuum and Loved How It Instantly Cleans Hard Floors and Makes Light Work of Stubborn Pet Hair
Dyson's only canister vacuum is mostly a breeze to use, but struggles on thick carpets
By Dan Fauzi Published
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I Tested the Affordable Shark PowerPro Pet in a Busy Animal Shelter and Was Surprised by its Strong Performance on Fur and Real-World Debris
It's one of the most intuitive vacuums I've used
By Dan Fauzi Published
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I Can't Believe How Sturdy the Lodge Skillet Is For Under $30
I might never go back to my old non-stick pan after trying this one
By Lydia Hayman Published
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I Tested the Arlo 2K Video Doorbell – It's a Versatile Option That Does Exactly What It's Supposed To, but It's Not Without Its Quirks
I tested the second generation Arlo Video Doorbell in my home for 2 weeks. Here's how I got on.
By Jennifer Oksien Published
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I Tested the Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar, and I'm Blown Away by Its Incredible Detail and Hyper-Realistic Surround Sound
TV, movies, and music all sound phenomenal – this is one of the best single soundbars you can buy
By Dan Fauzi Published
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I Tested the Budget-Friendly Fire TV Soundbar Plus and Loved Its Surprising Depth and Volume – Even If It Can't Compete with the Premium Alternatives
It's an excellent choice if you want elevated sound without breaking the bank
By Dan Fauzi Published
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I'm Never Going Back to Cotton After Trying Ettitude's Signature Bamboo Sheet Set
These bamboo lyocell sheets are so soft and silky, it's as if you're sleeping on a cloud
By Devin Toolen Published
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I Tested the Affordable Yamaha True X Bar 40A, and I Love its Rich Sound Clarity and Balance – It's Punching Above its Price Point
It's the best-value soundbar we've tested so far and sets up in just two minutes
By Dan Fauzi Published
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I Tested the Plug-and-Play Yamaha True X Bar 50A – It Delivers Some of the Loudest, Most Booming Bass I've Enjoyed at Home
The soundbar and subwoofer combo is a force to be reckoned with
By Dan Fauzi Published
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If You're Intimidated by Cooking With Stainless Steel, This Caraway Sauté Pan Could Change Your Mind – It's Gorgeous to Look at and Couldn't be Easier to Use
Here's my honest review of the crown jewel in Caraway's stainless steel range
By Lydia Hayman Published
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If you're in the market for a new blender, put the Ninja Blast Max on your radar this sales season – it's a worthy step up from the previous model
I've just tested the Ninja Blast Max, and it's bigger and better than its predecessor in every way
By Lydia Hayman Published
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It’s a no frills option, but the Blink Video Doorbell does exactly what it's meant to do, and as a tech traditionalist that's good enough for me
Blink may be a little basic, but do we really need bells and whistles from a doorbell?
By Rachel Bull Published
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I Upgraded to the Flawless Ring Battery Doorbell Plus – It's Impressively Intuitive, Long-Lasting, Clear, and Well Worth the Investment
It gets a 5/5 from me, and I've enjoyed weeks of problem-free usage
By Ottilie Blackhall Published
