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Winter fitness: hiking

Take a walk on the wild side with this selection of top hiking gear

19 January 2024 / 13:14 GMT19 March 2025 / 14:38 GMT

Best noise-cancelling headphones in 2026 for travel, work, and everything between

Want audio without distraction? The best noise-cancelling headphones from Bose, Sony and others cut out background sound for superior listening

27 June 2026 / 06:22 BST27 June 2026 / 06:22 BST

Best noise-cancelling headphones in 2026 for travel, work, and everything between

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The best Kindle in 2026: our recommendations for every type of reader

We’ve tested every Amazon e-reader to recommend the very best Kindle for every bookworm and budget

25 June 2026 / 11:05 BST25 June 2026 / 11:20 BST

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Best fans in 2026: portable, floor and desk fans to beat the heatwave

The best fans can add circulation to the stuffiest of spaces – if it’s airflow you’re after, these are the spinners you need

23 June 2026 / 16:36 BST23 June 2026 / 20:11 BST

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Best gaming console in 2026 including Xbox, PlayStation and Nintendo

We’ve ranked the best gaming consoles available, from Xbox and PlayStation to the Nintendo Switch and beyond – we’ve tested them all. Press start to continue…

22 June 2026 / 08:00 BST22 June 2026 / 09:10 BST

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Best streaming service for the US in 2026

Here’s our guide to all the best streaming services – Netflix, Apple TV+, Amazon Prime Video, Max, Hulu, Peacock and Paramount+

21 June 2026 / 16:00 BST21 June 2026 / 17:10 BST

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Best smart speaker in 2026 with Google, Alexa and Siri built-in

The best smart speaker options will listen, learn and lend a helping hand

21 June 2026 / 11:00 BST21 June 2026 / 12:10 BST