Derek Adams
Derek (aka Delbert, Delvis, Delphinium, Delboy etc) specialises in home and outdoor wares, from coffee machines, white appliances and vacs to drones, garden gear and BBQs. He has been writing for more years than anyone can remember, starting at the legendary Time Out magazine – the original, London version – on a typewriter! He now writes for T3 between playing drums with his bandmates in Red Box (redboxmusic).
Latest articles by Derek Adams
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Broil King Baron 490 IR review: a quality, full-featured gas barbecue
This heavyweight gas barbie does it all, from grilling and steak searing to rotisseries and roasting
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Autel Evo Nano vs DJI Mini 2 vs DJI Mavic Air 2: the ultimate three-way camera drone shootout
The Autel Evo Nano vs DJI Mini 2 and DJI Mavic Air 2 carry similar DNA. But which one’s master of the skies?
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Gozney Dome review: a new heavyweight pizza oven for discerning pizzaioli
The Gozney Dome takes domestic pizza oven design to new heights – quite literally
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Autel Evo Nano+ review: the best sub-250g camera drone money can buy
The titchy Autel Evo Nano Plus boasts obstacle avoidance and the best camera ever fitted to a sub-250g drone
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Dyson Omni-glide review: a great compact vac for tight corners
The Dyson Omni-glide is a cordless vac that swoops about like an air hockey puck on a pole
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Nespresso Vertuo Plus review: the best pod machine you can buy, with bigger and stronger coffees for the capsule crowd
Enjoy sipping on a wide range of coffee styles? Then you'll praise pod for this capsule coffee machine
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Sage Creatista Pro review: a high-end Nespresso pod machine for sophisticated cappuccino sippers
Sage’s new Creatista Pro takes Nespresso capsule coffee production to a higher echelon
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De’Longhi PrimaDonna Soul review: beautiful bean-to-cup coffee maker
PrimaDonna Soul makes 20 different varieties of coffee with just a touch – and they are delicious
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5 top tips to improve your drone video footage
Here's how to shoot aerial video like a pro
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Bissell CrossWave Cordless Max review: the best hard floor cleaner available to humankind
A top-performing vacuum mop that cleans hard floors and then cleans itself
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Do washer dryers work as well as separates?
Does a washer dryer clean and dry as well as a separate washing machine and tumble dryer? We explain what to expect
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John Lewis Strom vs Philips Hue Appear: which porch light is best for your abode?
These elegant wall lights add style to a porch, verandah or outside wall
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Dyson Pure Cool vs Dyson Pure Cool Me: the Little and Large of the Dyson air treatment roster
Dyson Purifier Cool vs Dyson Pure Cool Me: which should YOU buy?
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Dyson Cool AM07 vs MeacoFan 1056P Air Circulator: which cooling fan should you buy now the heat is on?
Dyson vs Meaco – two British stalwarts go head to head in a battle for air-moving supremacy
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Shark Klik n’ Flip Automatic Steam Mop review: another contender for best steam mop of the year
The Shark Klik n’ Flip Automatic Steam Mop is cheaper than the five-star Kärcher SC3 Upright and arguably even a bit better
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DJI Mavic Air 2 review: excellent aerial 4K footage and photos
The Mavic Air 2 is a great-value drone, offering high quality videography and pin-sharp stills
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Parrot ANAFI drone review
A very credible rival to DJI, with a lower price compensating for a slightly less pleasing flight experience
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DJI Air 2S review: the ultimate camera drone
The DJI Air 2S is a true game-changer, excelling in portability and features, and enabling you to shoot hi-res video and stills like a real pro. Here's our review
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Camera vs racer vs toy drone: main drone types explained
Which bird is right for your piloting needs, captain? We run down the main different types of drone
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Ninja Foodi 11-in-1 SmartLid Multi-Cooker OL550UK review: why I’m now a convert to instant pot and air-fry cooking
This do-it-all worktop pot comes with a raft of cooking methods that might just suit your speedy lifestyle
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Sage The Custom Loaf review: why this is the best bread maker you can buy
This top bread maker from the house of Sage is just what you knead
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Panasonic SD-YR2540 review: home bread making made easy
Is the Panasonic SD-YR2540 the best bread maker you can buy? Let's find out
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Roborock S7 MaxV Ultra unveiled at CES, looks like the ultimate self-sufficient robot vacuum
Roborock S7 MaxV Ultra comes with a dock that not only empties the bin but also scrubs the mop AND fills its tank
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Juul vs Vype iSwitch and iSwitch Maxx vape review
Two of the most popular vapes go head to head
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