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Portable and DIY energy tech is having a moment: more and more of us are installing balcony solar, setting up home batteries, and generally finding alternatives to the regular power grid — and a new appliance being crowdfunded on Kickstarter extends the trend.

I live in Scotland and just got my solar install up and running a few days ago. While it’s obviously still very early days, I’m really happy with how it’s all going so far — and with my decision to go for a full panel and battery system.

Portable power specialist EcoFlow has launched its next-generation Stream Series of home batteries in the UK, meaning that users can keep more of the solar energy they’re generating — though the battery still needs to be installed by a qualified electrician.

It’s officially de-weeding season. It’s a job that nobody likes to do, but it’s a necessity for a tidy backyard. Because there’s no point in investing in high-quality patio furniture, choosing the perfect outdoor cushions, and even ensuring that you’ve got the best grill around, just to let your garden look untidy from weeds.

There is nothing quite like the unique horror of opening an outdoor trash can on a hot summer afternoon and finding a writhing nest of maggots.

The Herman Miller Coyl Gaming Desk is a sophisticated, dual-motor electric standing desk built for gamers that feels right at home in a high-end home office. While not overly flashy, the subtle red accents on its signature coiled cable and cable management tray give away its gaming DNA.

When the news reached my ears that Aldi was launching a £60 “Dyson rival” stick vacuum cleaner, my heart sank a bit. After two years of reviewing stick vacuums, one of the biggest things I learned is that ultra-cheap vacuums are almost always a big old waste of money.

A recent leak included references to unreleased Apple hardware, confirming that the company has been working on multiple smart home upgrades rumored for release over the next year. The information camemart home devices and consumer electronics, including the widely expected foldable iPhone

Mastering the perfect cup of coffee can be tricky, especially if you’re a total newbie to the world of espresso machines. That’s where the best fully automatic coffee makers come in, and one brand that simply excels in this category is Nespresso.

Google Home is rolling out an update that addresses some of the most overlooked pain points for the voice assistant, like refined broadcast commands, better Spotify request recognition, and granular smart light color temperature control down to the kelvin. Don’t be shy; we all have a favorite kelvin rating.