Gadgets & Smart Home
Find useful technology for your home, entertainment and everyday life. Explore speakers and headphones, cameras and capture devices, TVs and projectors, home networking, remotes and smart-home equipment. Our buying and setup guides focus on what a device actually does, which equipment it works with and the limitations worth knowing before you buy.
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Dec- 2020 -28 December
Pioneer XDP-300R Review: Worth Buying in 2026?
The Pioneer XDP-300R still has capable dual-DAC audio hardware, but Android 5.1 and ageing batteries make it a niche used…
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24 December
JBL Charge 3 vs 4: Which Is Better in 2026?
JBL Charge 3 vs Charge 4 in 2026: compare battery, charging, waterproofing, sound and current value, plus when the newer…
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8 December
Drone X Pro Review (2026): What You Should Know
Drone X Pro is still advertised in 2026, but its marketing claims are difficult to verify. Here's what the seller…
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6 December
Roomba 960 Review in 2026: A Legacy Robot Vacuum
The Roomba 960 is no longer a sensible new-buy recommendation in 2026, but it can still be useful if you…
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Sep- 2020 -27 September
Does Alexa Have an AUX Input? Echo Ports Explained
Alexa AUX input depends on the Echo model. The 2025 Echo Studio has no 3.5mm line-in, while older models used…
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15 September
Does Alexa Work Without Wi-Fi? What Still Works
Alexa normally needs internet, but phone hotspots, previously paired Bluetooth audio and some local smart-home control can still work during…
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9 September
Best MP3 & Music Players for Toddlers (2026)
The best toddler music players in 2026 are screen-free and simple: Toniebox 2 for ages 1+ and Yoto Mini for…
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