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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Shark Anti Hair Wrap Upright NZ801UKT review: rugged two-in-one upright corded vac
Shark Anti Hair Wrap Upright NZ801UKT is a high efficiency corded upright vac with two clever twists
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DJI Air 2S vs DJI Mavic Air 2: let aerial battle commence
Is DJI's brand new Air 2S drone worth the extra outlay? Or is its predecessor, the Mavic Air 2 still your best bet?
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DJI Mavic Mini review: an ultra light hi-res camera drone for one and all
Meet Mavic Mini, an aerial tripod that’s about change the way we look at drones
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Sage The Fast Slow Go review: Sage’s new one-touch, do-it-all cooker is just the thing for hard-pressed cooksmiths
Sage’s new 12-in-1 Instant Pot opponent makes a fair fist of quick-fix meals
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BioLite FirePit+ vs Outwell Cazal Fire Pit M: which fire pit is best for your garden and patio?
BioLite and Outwell go head to head in a cockle-warming dual for al fresco supremacy
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DJI Mavic 2 Pro vs DJI FPV: which drone is best for cinematography?
Do you like your video as smooth as an air balloon or as fast as a dragonfly on steroids? Our DJI Mavic 2 Pro vs DJI FPV face-off is here to help you decide
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Kärcher SC3 Upright EasyFix Premium review: embrace the power of the steam mop
Clean and sterilise your hard floors with the deep-cleaning Kärcher SC3 Upright EasyFix Premium
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iRobot Braava Jet M6 review: the best specialist robot mop money can buy
iRobot Braava Jet M6 is a properly autonomous mopping robot that keeps hard floors in great shape
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TrueFlame Mini Solar Powered Garden Torch Lights vs OxyLED 8 Pack Solar Lights: solar lights for garden atmosphere
The T3 spotlight on two highly effective solar stake lights
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Roborock S7 review: the ultimate robotic vac and mop in one
The Roborock S7 is the first mopping robot with a mop that automatically lifts on carpet and rugs
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iLife Shinebot W400 review: this robot mop could be the answer to your cleaning woes
iLife Shinebot W400 is a semi-autonomous robot who washes hard floors better than most pad-based bot moppers
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Smeg A Modo Mio Lavazza review: a sexy pod coffee machine that outdoes Nespresso at its own capsule game
Smeg A Modo Mio Lavazza comes in three striking colours, and is almost too beautiful for words. Makes great coffee, too…
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Positive Grid Spark Amp review
Can Positive Grid’s smart Spark Amp shake up the guitar world? Hell yeah!
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Potensic A20W Mini Drone review: a top budget-priced camera drone for kids
The tech-filled Potensic A20W is an excellent camera drone for little wannabe film directors. Here's our review
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Bissell PowerClean review: a sterling budget-priced compact carpet cleaner for smaller abodes
Bissell PowerClean is a pleasingly cheap carpet cleaner that’s easy to store and light in the hand
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My dog left an unwelcome gift on my rug. Then my robo-vac spread it around. Enter the Platinum SmartWash carpet cleaner…
Liquid and detergent blasting appliance on wheels remedies robot-assisted canine cack mishap like a boss
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The new iRobot Roomba J7+ robot vac could be the answer to my home dog poop problem
Genius 3.0 tech means the new iRobot J7 and J7+ detect and swerve all manner of obstacles
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Robert Welch Campden 3-Piece Saucepan Set review: 5-star dining at home
Robert Welch Campden 3-Piece Saucepan Set is an Alpha Team of stainless steel cookware
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Oregon CS300 vs Ryobi 18v ONE+ Cordless Pole Pruner: two cracking cordless chainsaws compared
Which chainsaw is best for your requirements – Oregon's powerhouse trunk slicer or Ryobi's mighty tall branch pruner?
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Weber Traveler vs Everdure by Heston Blumenthal Force: two great gas barbies you can take on holiday
Which portable gas barbecue is best for the patio, caravan or campsite?
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Gardena Garden Secateurs B/S-M vs Fiskars Pruner Bypass P57: it's a snipping contest
Which secateurs are the best snippers for your topiary needs?
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Stihl HSA 56 vs Bosch EasyHedgeCut 45: cordless and electric hedge trimmers go head to head
What's the best option for hedge clipping – cordless or electric?
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Induction hob vs ceramic hob: what are the pros and cons?
Induction and ceramic hobs are worlds apart, despite their aesthetic similarities – we explain how they compare
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What is an induction hob and how does it work?
Everything you need to know about induction hobs in one jargon-free guide, including what pans they work with
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