Category: Smart Home
Casabrews 5418 Pro review: a budget-friendly espresso machine, but one that cuts a few too many corners
Casabrews 5418 Pro: one-minute review The Casabrews 5418 Pro espresso machine is compact, lightweight, and easy to operate via physical buttons and a simple lever to control all its functions. A pressure meter on the machine’s face helps guide extraction; but the pressure can be inconsistent, leading to under-extracted espresso. This inconsistency may well be…
EcoFlow Glacier Classic Review: a premium portable fridge
Verdict A tougher-looking and feeling portable fridge, compared to EcoFlow’s first model, the EcoFlow Glacier Classic Portable Fridge Freezer is a powered portable cooler. With a proper compressor, the usable space inside is more than you get with a cooler that you have to fill with ice, and you get excellent temperature control, whether running…
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As a trained barista, I want you to know these 3 things before buying your next coffee maker
I test a lot of coffee makers here at TechRadar, and I’m attuned to warning signs that a machine isn’t going to perform well. All the machines in my list of the best coffee makers will give you excellent results time after time, but if you’re considering something different (perhaps from a less well-known brand),…
I tested a robotic window cleaner – here are 3 things that surprised me
For the past two months, a robot has been cleaning the windows of my home. If you weren’t aware of the existence of robotic window cleaners, you’re not alone. I’d never heard of them before I caught sight of one shimmying its way up a pane of glass at a gadgets and appliances show, and…
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Can a robot vacuum effectively mop your floors, too? I’ve tested all kinds of hybrid robovacs, and here’s what I’ve found
Most modern robot vacuums don’t just vacuum your floors – they can also mop them for you. This type of robovac is sometimes referred to as a ‘hybrid robot vacuum’, and it’s increasingly difficult to find bots that don’t offer mopping these days. But how much should you focus on the mopping part? How does…
