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If You're Looking for a Portable Speaker That Packs a Punch, I Tested Bose's Most Powerful Bluetooth Device and Gave It a Near Perfect Score
It's loud, durable, and stylish, but is Bose's top portable Bluetooth speaker worth its high asking price?
By Britta O'Boyle Published
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Hisense Canvas TV Review — "You're Getting a Beautiful TV That's (Arguably) Worth More Than You Paid for It"
I tested the big challenger in the 'TVs that look like artworks' market — but does it stand up to the competition?
By Hugh Metcalf Published
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Does Size Really Matter When It Comes to Coffee Machines? I Tested the Small, Sleek, and Stylish De'Longhi Dedica Duo Espresso Machine to Find Out
You don't have to have a big machine to make a good at-home coffee, but sometimes compact can mean compromising quality — so, how does this model stack up?
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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It's Fabulously High-Tech — After Testing the De'Longhi La Specialista Touch, Here Are My Thoughts
From bean-to-cup grinding technology to personalized preferences, this machine seemingly has it all. But, before you spend the money, is it worth the investment?
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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My Sister Wants to Switch to Linen Bedding — I'm Suggesting These Sheets to Try First
I've reviewed plenty of different linen bedding brands, but Piglet in Bed's offering stands out as one of the best. Here's how the brand's linen blend sheets stood up to my 'sleep test'
By Luke Arthur Wells Published
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Does The White Company's Bedding Live Up to the Hype? I Slept in the Brand's Most Popular Sheets to Compare Them Against the Competition
It might be one of the best-known places to buy luxury bedding, but does this brand's Egyptian cotton offering live up to its reputation?
By Luke Arthur Wells Published
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"It Might Be the Internet's Best on a Budget, and This Linen Bedding Is Perfect for Swapping In During Hot Weather" — La Redoute Linen Bedding Review
I've heard good things about La Redoute linen bedding offering, so I put it through its paces during soaring temperatures to see how fit it is for summer nights
By Luke Arthur Wells Published
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I Didn't Expect to Love This Rise & Fall Bedding So Much — This Might Be the Best Fitted Sheet I've Reviewed
Rise & Fall's Crisp & Cool cotton bedding seemed pretty ordinary out of the pack, but once it came to the sleep test, I was a total convert
By Luke Arthur Wells Published
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Is Secret Linen Store's Luxury Bedding Worth the Price Tag? I Tested Its 100% Linen Bedding Comprehensively
Dive under the covers of Secret Linen Store's luxury linen bedding and see how it stood up to our testing process
By Luke Arthur Wells Published
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I Put Bed Threads Luxury Flax Linen Bed Sheets Through Their Paces — Here's How They Faired Against the Competition
This Australian bedding brand is a relatively new arrival to the UK, but can it compete with other luxury sheet makers?
By Luke Arthur Wells Published
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I Tried Cozy Earth’s Bamboo Viscose Comforter — Is It Really Worth the Spend?
I spent two weeks back in my childhood bedroom — armed with a new comforter and high expectations — to find out
By Julia Demer Published
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I May Have Just Found the Greatest Blanket on Earth — Cozy Earth, That Is
Plush, photogenic, and so luxurious it made my sofa look expensive — this viral throw is more than TikTok fodder
By Julia Demer Published
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I Tested the Ninja Swirl by CREAMi and the Result? Not Exactly What I Expected
The supersized, soft-serve-spinning sibling of the viral Ninja CREAMi is taking over our FYPs. But does it deliver?
By Julia Demer Published
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I Tried Cozy Earth’s Bath Towels — Here's My Honest Thoughts on Whether They’re Worth the Hype
You probably know this celeb-loved brand for its bamboo bedding, but how do Cozy Earth’s towels measure up? Read my honest, unfiltered review
By Julia Demer Published
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Amazon's New Echo Spot Is Its Best Looking Smart Speaker With a Screen — And It's Almost Half Price Right Now
The newest design of this Alexa-enabled device fits into your home more naturally than many of its predecessors
By Hugh Metcalf Published
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Samsung's The Frame TV Review — I Tested It for a Month to See if It Is Worth the Hype
After testing out the LS03D QLED 4K smart TV for over a month, I can confidently say that this is worth the investment if you're looking for a design-forward piece of technology
By Faiza Saqib Published
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We Got Ring's Next Gen Video Doorbell Early — Our First Thoughts? Its New Camera is Worth the Upgrade
Ring has announced a new Battery Video Doorbell to replace its previous model — here are the features you need to know about, and our take after a few days of testing
By Hugh Metcalf Published
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I Tried Diptyque’s New $285 Oscillating Diffuser — Is This the Most Stylish Alternative to Home Fragrance Plug-ins?
It’s gentle swinging design is certainly captivating, but how does it stack up in terms of scenting a space
By Emma Breislin Published
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Blink's Video Doorbell — Is This Wireless Model Worth It? Our Full Review
We get hands on with Blink's video doorbell and rate its usability, image and sound quality, set-up and more
By Hugh Metcalf Published
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This Cuisinart Coffee Maker Got Nearly Perfect Scores From Our Coffee Expert — and Has $30 Off Right Now
The Cuisinart Grind and Brew is a fresh and luxurious take on single-serve coffee. If you want to upgrade your filter or single-serve coffee, look no further.
By Laura Honey Published
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Samsung Music Frame Review — We Test the New Smart Speaker Disguised as a Photo Frame
The customizable frame is easy to use and comes with a range of different features. Here's what I found out after testing it
By Faiza Saqib Published
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Shark FlexBreeze Review — A Portable Cooling Fan That Has a Clever Feature for Using Outdoors
Take Shark's FlexBreeze fan out into your backyard, and put its hidden talents to use during hot weather
By Luke Arthur Wells Published
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The Breville Bambino Plus is the best espresso machine for under $500
Perfect for coffee novices and baristas alike, the Breville Bambino Plus is an excellent espresso machine and it costs less than $500
By Laura Honey Published
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It's bean to cup, but made so easy - Smeg's Fully Automatic Coffee Maker is my pick for fuss-avoiding coffee lovers
The Smeg Fully Automatic Bean To Cup Coffee Maker is brilliant. You won't need to lift a finger to make incredible coffee, every time
By Laura Honey Published
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I'm a barista and the Breville The Barista Pro is the best espresso machine that I've used
As a barista, I've handled a range of espresso machines, but none beat this. It's technically perfect and makes incredible coffee. There's a lot to love.
By Laura Honey Published
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Beginner-friendly and it just looks so good – our coffee expert reviews the Smeg espresso machine
Available in a range of colors, the Smeg Espresso Machine is a beautiful kitchen appliance. We tested it to find out whether it's as practical as it is beautiful
By Laura Honey Published
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I'm a former barista, and the De'Longhi Dinamica Plus is probably one of my favorite coffee makers I've tested
This is one of the best bean to cup coffee makers on the market. It looks the part and can brew incredible coffee. If you want an easy sleek machine, this is the one for you.
By Laura Honey Published
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'It makes incredible coffee': Smeg's drip coffee maker, reviewed by a qualified barista
A stylish coffee statement for any home, the Smeg drip coffee maker can cater to the whole family and then some. If you like filter coffee, you'll love this.
By Laura Honey Published
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I'm a barista and the Wacaco Picopresso is the only portable espresso machine worth buying
Affordable coffee makers are hard to come by and they rarely feel as luxurious as the Wacaco Picopresso. Petite and portable, it trumps all other portable coffee makers.
By Laura Honey Published