Best coffee machines in 2026 for budding baristas
We’ve reviewed the best espresso, bean-to-cup and drip coffee machines around to get your caffeine fix
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How do AI robot companions affect your brain? We’ve spoken to psychologists and experts to find out
They’re engineered to please you in every way. But what happens when you start to prefer them? We spoke to doctors and psychiatrists to find out how AI sex robots might be affecting your brain
So, how much coffee do you need to drink to justify buying an expensive espresso machine?
Trying to justify splurging out on a new bit of coffee kit? We’re here to help, by working out how much coffee makes it worthwhile.
My new favourite smart light is equal parts subtle and showstopper
Govee’s Floor Lamp 3 mixes modern interior design with eye-catching colour effects
8 essential tips on how to become a coffee connoisseur, from a coffee expert
Become a barista in your own kitchen with these expert tips and top-notch technology
The best relaxation gadgets to help you de-stress and unwind for Mental Health Awareness Month
Tech the weight off your mind this Mental Health Awareness Month: from smart sunrise lamps to connected meditation aids, this stress-busting kit will help you de-stress and chill out
This machine might be my new favourite way to make drip coffee
Fellow’s Aiden Precision Coffee Maker is an easier way to brew drip coffee that tastes good, in batches that can serve up to 10
Can a robot love you back? How AI sex robots are reshaping human relationships
AI intimacy companions are no longer the stuff of science fiction. But as some turn to digital partners for pleasure and connection, sex and relationship experts talk to us about how these AI sex robots could hinder, and in some cases help, human relationships
I’ve been using a $5k+ coffee machine to see if more expensive machines make better coffee
Does shelling out extra for a top-priced coffee machine give you a better cup at the end? There’s only one way to find out…
The Bose Lifestyle Ultra Speaker is the multiroom smart speaker that’ll keep Sonos awake at night
Multi-room smarts, Alexa integration and impressively wide sound
With fuel prices sky-rocketing, I’d like more control over my smart heating
Turns out AI and smart sensors aren’t always enough for varied seasons – sometimes what you really need is a button to push
Apple’s ‘six new product categories’ could define the new era
Apple is reportedly planning new AirPods with AI, smart glasses, a pendant, smart display, smart camera and tabletop robot
