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Has Google stopped supporting your Nest Thermostat? Don’t replace it yet
We wouldn’t usually recommend people continue to use devices after official support has ended, but these Nest Thermostats are key exceptions
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Oral-B’s new iO10 electric toothbrush is absurdly luxurious – and already on sale
Oral-B has launched a Special Edition of its flagship iO Series 10 electric toothbrush – and you can already pick it up for well under half of its launch price
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7 of the best new things Gemini for Home will allow you to do
Google's Gemini for Home is coming to Nest devices soon – here's how to make the most of it
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Free Gemini upgrade for Google TV Streamers may not happen until 2026
PSA: If you own a Google TV Streamer and are waiting for upgraded AI-powered voice controls, the most recent release window may deliver bad news…
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PSA: Your Nest Thermostat may lose all smart features tomorrow
Google will stop supporting 1st and 2nd gen Nest thermostats on 25 October, leaving most users with few options
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A surprise free Gemini upgrade is rolling out on more Google TV devices
TCL TV owners already have access to the voice enhancements, but Reddit users have spotted that the features have landed on other popular models
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Forget Galaxy XR, Samsung has smart glasses coming to rival RayBan Meta
Samsung has announced that it's working with eyewear brands on new Android XR AI glasses
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Google's 4th Gen Nest thermostat won't be coming to Europe
Nest's smart 4th Gen thermostat has plenty to offer – inbuilt motion detection, a remote sensor and AI suggestions – but only for those in the US
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Is Amazon Alexa down? It's probably not just you
If Alexa says "Something went wrong", here's what you can do here's how to check whether the Amazon assistant is down
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Roku's next free upgrade matches features from Gemini AI on Google TV
Other upgrades coming to devices include more Bluetooth headphone support, new abilities on the smartphone app and improvements for sports fans
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Samsung's next Galaxy Event is confirmed – here's what to expect (and what not)
Invites have been sent out for a new Galaxy Event, with Project Moohan and Android XR set to figure strongly
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Gemini could land on a new Google Nest smart display very soon
The firm isn't going to sit and let Amazon take all the glory, insisting that it is “deeply committed", so it's a case of when, not if
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When is the next Amazon Prime Day sale?
Amazon's second big sale of 2025 has concluded, but more deal events are coming, not all of which require Prime Membership
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Gemini is coming to your Google Nest smart speaker and display as a free upgrade
Google has revealed that a huge free upgrade will bring Gemini to its older Nest devices
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Bye bye, Alexa? Google's new Gemini-powered speaker might make me switch
I’ve used Amazon Echo speakers for almost a decade, but it might finally be time for me to ditch Alexa for the Google Home Speaker
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Google's Home Speaker comes with Gemini, but you'll have to wait
The new smart speaker shown at the Pixel 10 launch is now official, five years after the Nest Audio launched
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Google TV is quietly rolling out a homepage revamp… and it's removed a key feature
Google TV's latest free update is starting to roll out now, but users who buy or rent content from the platform may be irritated by one of the changes
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Tech Advisor’s Best of IFA 2025 Awards
One of the big three tech shows on the calendar, IFA 2025 is here and we've found the best and most interesting new devices on display
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Apple's iPhone 17 event is just ahead. Here's everything we're expecting
Apple's launch event on 9 September is imminent: the iPhone 17, Apple Watch 11 and more are likely to be announced
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The four best products Dyson announced today – and one it didn’t
Dyson has announced a raft of new products in Berlin today, to coincide with tech show IFA. Here are our picks from the new lineup
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Samsung TV owners have some incredible free new films this month
Samsung TV owners can stream a movie from Sinners director Ryan Coogler or the critically-acclaimed hit Vice, starring Christian Bale
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Dyson electric toothbrush: 3 predictions about the rumoured gadget
A wildly unlikely source says that Dyson will shortly be bringing an electric toothbrush to market. If they're right, what would it be like?
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Vodafone and Three merger complete: What it means for you
Vodafone and Three UK have officially merged to become VodafoneThree, the UK's new biggest phone network. What does this mean for customers?
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Samsung TV owners get an incredibly useful free upgrade
Own a 2025 Samsung TV? You'll soon be able to control your smart home appliances with voice commands, and ask your TV conversational questions
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Roku TVs and devices get 4 killer new features in latest free upgrade
From lists of trending TV shows to a curated selection of films still available in cinemas, here are four features rolling out to Roku owners at no extra cost
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I tried the latest Dyson: 3 ways it’s unlike any other model
Tech Advisor was invited to try out Dyson's latest cordless. Here's what we thought of it and why it's a little different from the V-series vacuums
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This £8 accessory transformed my Ninja air fryer
Use an air fryer? A tiny investment in this handy kitchen utensil will make your life so much easier. And it's on sale in both the UK and the US
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Netflix will stop working on some Amazon Fire TV models – find out if you're affected
Amazon has confirmed that select streaming devices won't support Netflix from June. Here are the models losing support, and what you can do
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Dyson’s PencilVac follows the Samsung and Apple trend
Dyson has announced a new cordless vacuum cleaner in a completely new style, to launch new year. And it's bang on trend
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Walmart's Google TV Streamer rival is now on sale for under $30
Walmart's latest Onn streaming device offers 4K quality, Google TV and Dolby Vision support for an incredible price tag… but it's already sold out once
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Prepare for AI everywhere – Google Gemini is coming to a lot more devices very soon
Google has revealed that its Gemini AI assistant is coming to wearables, cars, TVs and more. The end of the Assistant seems nigh
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Future Samsung Galaxy phones could get a major audio upgrade
Samsung's Harman subsidiary is to purchase several major audio brands, including Bowers & Wilkins, Denon, Polk, and Marantz
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New Roku players are an affordable rival to the Google TV Streamer
Roku is launching the Streaming Stick and Streaming Stick Plus, with improved builds, more intuitive controls and a tempting price tag
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Your Chromecast just got a big upgrade for free with Google TV Streamer features
Only select Chromecast owners could previously access these new features. Now, they're rolling out more widely – no TV Streamer needed
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Google TV just got some unmissable free channels if you have kids
The Freeplay catalogue has some new additions, broadening the content for users with Chromecast, the Google TV Streamer and TVs with Google OS
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So-called “electricity-saving boxes” are dangerous junk. I'd try this instead
If you're trying to lower your electricity bill, you may be tempted by this "miracle" box. Don't be – we've got some better ideas
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Ninja's Crispi air fryer is now even more of a standout
Ninja's latest air fryer, the Crispi, has had a makeover. But it's a limited edition, so you'll need to be quick
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Which is the best Withings smart scale: Body Smart, Comp or Scan?
If you're mulling over which Withings smart scale to buy, we've got the lowdown on models in the latest range so you can easily compare and choose
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Samsung TV owners are getting a big Netflix upgrade for free
Netflix TV shows and films are about to look a whole lot better on your Samsung TV or monitor… if you have the right model
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Chromecast not working? Don't factory reset it
The 2nd-gen Chromecast has been having issues this past week, but Google is now rolling out a fix… though it may not have reached you yet
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Sonos may not take on the Apple TV 4K after all
Sonos has reportedly cancelled its streaming box late in the day
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Ninja's pizza oven is as cheap and easy to use as an air fryer
Ninja's Artisan Portable Electric Pizza and Outdoor Oven costs just a little more than its Double Stack air fryer, but it's just as quick and simple to use
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Apple's new AI-powered Siri might not come out this year
Announced back at WWDC 2024, the new Siri was finally expected in April this year. However, Apple has decided to delay its release once again
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Roombas are making a comeback, with iRobot’s biggest ever launch
iRobot is launching its biggest-ever lineup of robots this March, with four new models arriving
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The Ninja Crispi is the only air fryer to do these 5 things
Ninja's latest air fryer, the Crispi, is now available to buy in the UK – and it's unlike any other model out there
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Google TV Streamer won't be released in certain countries
Google has confirmed that its latest media box is not being released worldwide – find out if you're affected and what your options are
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The TikTok pancake hack won’t die: Here's my attempt to kill it
Every year, TikTok attempts to convince us that you can make hassle-free pancakes in an air fryer. This is what happened when we tried it
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Dreame’s step-climbing robot is out in the UK – here's what it's all about
Dreame's 'ProLeap' flagship robot vacuum, the X50 Ultra Complete, is now available to buy in the UK. Here's what it costs and why you might want one
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Manage your Pixel and Nest devices in one place with this new Google tool
Google has begun rolling out a handy new web page for managing all your Pixel and Nest devices
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