Latest articles by Alex Cox
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I tried this smart weather station – and immediately ran to open a window
The Netatmo Weather Station is a luxurious way to check hyper-local outdoor conditions and learn the worrying truth about your indoor air
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These 5 smart gardening devices do all the boring jobs for you
Who really wants dirty thumbnails and a sunburned neck? Let tech take over the outdoor grind
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Ring vs Blink: which smart security camera system is the best of 2023?
These are two of the biggest names in smart security, but which offers the best options to give your home peace of mind?
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6 best yoga apps 2023: improve flexibility, chill out and tone up
We round up the best yoga apps to guide you through your practice whenever and wherever you want
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Best smart sensors 2024: protect your home the smart way
Whether it's detecting motion or checking air quality, these are the best smart sensors to link your home with your phone
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Pandemic board game: which version should you get?
The Pandemic board game has mutated into a host of different strains, so we explain all the versions to help you work out which you should get
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Dell G5 15 5500 review: classy mid-range gaming laptop with great poise
The definition of decent, the Dell G5 5500 can handle the demands of modern games - even if it's not the absolute fastest
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Acer Nitro 5 review: a great gaming laptop for most people
Acer's Nitro 5 is an ideal gaming laptop for most people as it's suitably affordable
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Acer Predator Triton 500 review: A gaming laptop of extremes
The Acer Predator Triton 500 gaming laptop has what it takes to topple the competition, and your desktop PC, too!
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Lovehoney's Blowmotion range might have changed the men's sex toy game
Take a guess as to what this luxury men's range does?
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Razer Blade 15 Advanced review (2021): cuts through tough games like butter
Money no object? The Razer Blade 15 Advanced is a super-premium laptop which pushes hard and looks great doing it
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iPad Air 5 vs iPad Mini 6: which Apple tablet comes out on top?
The mid-range members of the iPad lineup are closer than ever in terms of specs
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iPhone SE (2022) vs iPhone 11: which is the best cheap iPhone?
Is the iPhone SE 3 or iPhone 11 the way to go if you want a low-price iPhone? We break down the differences between Apple's brand-new budget handset and its bargain-priced classic
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iPad Air 5 vs iPad Pro 11-inch: has the Air caught up with Apple's top tablet?
The iPad Air and iPad Pro now both feature the powerful M1 processor – so what's the difference? We explain all
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iPhone SE (2022) vs iPhone 13: how does the new cheap iPhone compare
We explain all the differences between the cheaper iPhone SE 3 and the iPhone 13 – it's a lot more than just price
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Ezviz C3N review: a budget Wi-Fi outdoor security cam with great night vision
The Ezviz C3N is a cheap security camera that's packed with features and can stand up to the weather
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5 reasons sex toys for men are amazing
Let's not beat around the bush – it's time for the stigma around men's sex toys to disappear
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Philips Hue Impress vs Hue Turaco: Which Hue outdoor light wins the wall?
Both boxy, both brilliant. Bare brick begone: these are some stunning wall lights with super-smart capabilities
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Lego Technic Off-Road Buggy vs Lego Technic 4X4 X-treme Off-Roader: which Lego RC car is the star?
Off road, on carpet, doing stunts in the air, Lego's Technic cars are a joy. But which Lego Technic kit gives you the best RC car experience?
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Traxxas TRX-4 vs FTX FTX5570 Outlaw: Battle of the rock-crawler remote control cars
Two amazing RC cars, both of which can tackle tough terrain, but which is the top of the tracks?
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Philips Hue Lily vs Philips Hue Appear: which Hue outdoors mood light shines brightest?
Hue's smart outdoor feature lights help you paint your walls with colour – but which light is right for the night?
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How to cool your home fast – some of these hacks may surprise you
Cool your home and beat the heatwave. First step: shut all your windows and doors. No, really…
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Nest Audio vs Amazon Echo 4th generation
Google and Amazon's smart speakers go head to head – which is the best mid-range AI speaker box for your money?
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Should you buy the Tado Smart Radiator Thermostat?
Tado goes beyond the smart and into the realm of genius – but is smartening up your radiators the right move for your home?
