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).
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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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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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Interested in vaping? Here's everything you need to know…
The best jargon-free guide to vaping on the interweb
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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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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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Cobra H5024V vs Gtech HT 50: a topiary standoff between two mighty cordless hedge trimmers
Cobra's H5024V takes on Gtech's multi-faceted HT 50, but which one snips best?
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Niwaki Shears vs Burgon & Ball Sophie Conran Hedge Shear: which shears snip the best?
Japanese Samurai tech takes on British design in a top-tier snipping contest
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Campingaz 3 Series Premium S vs Char-Broil Professional Pro S3: the ultimate gas grill-off
Which mid-priced gas barbecue is best for your patio?
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Stihl GTA 26 vs Bosch AdvancedCut 18: two top mini chainsaws compared
The ultimate mini lopper showdown between two Teutonic mini chainsaw behemoths
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Campingaz 3 Series Premium S review: an extremely versatile gas barbie for all your grilling (and frying) needs
Few barbecue grills can fry an egg, but this one can
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Dyson Pure Humidify + Cool PH01 review: a Dyson fan that's also a very luxe humidifier
Dyson Pure Humidify + Cool is the best three-in-one air management system money can buy
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Vax Platinum SmartWash review: probably THE best carpet cleaner
Looking for a carpet cleaner that's easy to use and cleans up even the foulest gifts from your pet? Vax Platinum SmartWash is right this way…
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Broil King Regal 500 Pellet Grill review: the new king of backyard smokers
The best new pellet grill for smoking, grilling, roasting and searing steaks
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Dyson V11 Absolute review: a great cordless vacuum cleaner
The Dyson V11 Absolute is a cracking cordless stick vac that sucks like a limpet, yet glides like a swan
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Kenwood Titanium Chef KVC7300S review: a stand mixer for discerning bakers that's jam-packed with features
With the Kenwood Titanium Chef KVC7300S it's a case of lights, spatula, action!
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