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Chromecasts and Google TV Streamers are now missing a key Netflix feature
Many Google TVs and streaming devices just got a downgrade for Netflix. Find out if you're impacted, and Netflix's official comment on the change
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Google TV is painfully slow, but these 5 apps make it bearable for me
If your Google TV Streamer, Chromecast or TV OS is suffering from lag, here are some tested apps that can make your interface much simpler to use
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Meet the new Roku TV rival – Pleio is Freely's 4K streaming puck
The streaming equivalent of Freeview has just got a whole lot more accessible to those who can't upgrade their old TVs
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Google TV Streamer owners are getting a free Gemini upgrade – here's how to enable it
The Google TV Streamer box is getting a Gemini for TV update now
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Amazon confirms Black Friday 2025 sale dates and discounts
Black Friday will last over a week at Amazon, but early deals are already live and various tools promise to help you find the best deals
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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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Your Roku TV device now has 40 new live channels in latest free upgrade
UK Roku TV and Streaming Stick owners can now stream live TV, with a whole host of new content to browse
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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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Sky TV owners to get a slew of free upgrades for football fans
The Premier League kicks off very soon, and Sky TV owners will gain a set of features to solve several issues with televised games
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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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Forget Ninja. Aldi’s latest Specialbuys air fryer is its best yet
Aldi's newest dual-drawer air fryer is a dupe of the Ninja Foodi FlexDrawer – but it costs a third of the price
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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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This sub-£50 air cooler is better than a fan and it’s getting me through the heatwave
I wish I'd discovered this cheap alternative to an air conditioner sooner. In many ways, an air cooler is even better
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Sky Glass Air's price is less than a fancy coffee, but it's more complicated than that
If the Sky Glass Gen 2 TV is too expensive, then the Sky Glass Air is an affordable alternative. Here's when it launches and the key specs to know about
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Aldi’s £39.99 Dyson-style fan is ideal for keeping kids cool at night
Aldi has two cooling appliances coming to stores soon. As well as its bladeless fan, there's an air-conditioner alternative for the same price
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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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Recent problems with Sky Q? There's a free gift to say sorry
Some Sky Q box users are receiving a free movie to compensate for technical issues. Here's how and when you can use this special offer
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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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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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Okay, I’m surprised: Smeg’s Soda Maker is not insanely priced
Smeg's Soda Maker is as attractive as any of its countertop appliances – but there's a crucial difference
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Spend £200 at Aldi and you can forget about mowing your lawn
Aldi’s robot lawnmower is easily the cheapest we’ve seen. And it comes with a three-year warranty
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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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Aldi's Ninja Crispi air fryer alternative is just £29.99. Don't miss out
Looking for a stylish, compact air fryer but don't want to shell out for the Ninja Crispi? Check out Aldi's student-friendly model, in two fresh colour options
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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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Phones and tablets are getting energy ratings like home appliances, but the UK may miss out
The EU is about to require energy efficiency stickers for every new phone and tablet. It will help buyers choose but we might not get it
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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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Freely TVs are getting another massive channel list upgrade
Freely TVs are getting a whole host of channels dedicated to specific genres and even shows… including one that airs ITV's The Chase 24/7
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