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GadgetGuy - Making sense of technology for everyone
Best tech and gadgets to buy right now, tech trends that matter, how-to guides. Reviews & news: TVs, mobile phones, laptops, audio, smart home
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Robotic arms and stair-climbing technologies are improving, based on a demo of two concept Dreame robots at CES 2026.
The future of robot vacuum technology looks bright
Robotic arms and stair-climbing technologies are improving, based on a demo of two concept Dreame robots at CES 2026.
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January 15, 2026 at 5:58 AM
Robotic arms and stair-climbing technologies are improving, based on a demo of two concept Dreame robots at CES 2026.
Belkin liked its power bank, so it put a ring on it. And I can't wait to use it, along with these other handy accessories.
3 new Belkin accessories I'm most excited to use every day
Belkin liked its power bank, so it put a ring on it. And I can't wait to use it, along with these other handy accessories.
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January 15, 2026 at 4:51 AM
Belkin liked its power bank, so it put a ring on it. And I can't wait to use it, along with these other handy accessories.
Hisense claims that its TVs show even more colours, and its projectors are brighter, but what do they look like up close?
Hisense's projectors are getting brighter, and TVs more colourful
Hisense claims that its TVs show even more colours, and its projectors are brighter, but what do they look like up close?
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January 15, 2026 at 4:03 AM
Hisense claims that its TVs show even more colours, and its projectors are brighter, but what do they look like up close?
Aside from cowboy robots, Hisense now has a fridge with a built-in meal planner that can suggest ingredient swaps to avoid allergens.
Cowboy robots and meal-planning fridges: Hisense didn't hold back
Aside from cowboy robots, Hisense now has a fridge with a built-in meal planner that can suggest ingredient swaps to avoid allergens.
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January 15, 2026 at 1:39 AM
Aside from cowboy robots, Hisense now has a fridge with a built-in meal planner that can suggest ingredient swaps to avoid allergens.
I tried the much lighter and cheaper Samsung Galaxy XR, which showed how different — and similar — it is to Apple's headset.
What I learned from trying the Samsung Galaxy XR for the first time
I tried the much lighter and cheaper Samsung Galaxy XR, which showed how different — and similar — it is to Apple's headset.
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January 15, 2026 at 12:20 AM
I tried the much lighter and cheaper Samsung Galaxy XR, which showed how different — and similar — it is to Apple's headset.
Full hands? No worries, the Aqara Smart Lock U400 can unlock when someone with a registered iPhone or Apple Watch approaches.
Aqara's smart lock opens hands-free via an Apple device
Full hands? No worries, the Aqara Smart Lock U400 can unlock when someone with a registered iPhone or Apple Watch approaches.
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January 14, 2026 at 6:45 AM
Full hands? No worries, the Aqara Smart Lock U400 can unlock when someone with a registered iPhone or Apple Watch approaches.
Reolink's new power-efficient range of security devices could last up to two years on just a pair of AA batteries by using micro-power Wi-Fi.
These long-lasting home security cameras only need AA batteries
Reolink's new power-efficient range of security devices could last up to two years on just a pair of AA batteries by using micro-power Wi-Fi.
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January 14, 2026 at 4:49 AM
Reolink's new power-efficient range of security devices could last up to two years on just a pair of AA batteries by using micro-power Wi-Fi.
Good things come in small packages, with the Bluetti Elite 300 portable power station including more capacity in a smaller body.
Bluetti Elite 300 review: More power in a smaller body
Good things come in small packages, with the Bluetti Elite 300 portable power station including more capacity in a smaller body.
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January 14, 2026 at 4:22 AM
Good things come in small packages, with the Bluetti Elite 300 portable power station including more capacity in a smaller body.
Siri is set to get a shot in the arm from a new partnership that will see Apple use Google's Gemini AI models to improve its smart assistant.
Siri to get new lease on life with Apple and Google AI partnership
Siri is set to get a shot in the arm from a new partnership that will see Apple use Google's Gemini AI models to improve its smart assistant.
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January 14, 2026 at 1:07 AM
Siri is set to get a shot in the arm from a new partnership that will see Apple use Google's Gemini AI models to improve its smart assistant.
A close look at the new dual-screen laptops coming this year from Asus and ROG revealed an interesting future for PCs.
Asus and ROG's strange, beautiful new laptops caught my eye
A close look at the new dual-screen laptops coming this year from Asus and ROG revealed an interesting future for PCs.
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January 14, 2026 at 12:18 AM
A close look at the new dual-screen laptops coming this year from Asus and ROG revealed an interesting future for PCs.
Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, and more are now included as part of Apple Creator Studio, a subscription much cheaper than Adobe Creative Cloud.
Apple takes on Adobe and Canva with Creator Studio subscription
Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, and more are now included as part of Apple Creator Studio, a subscription much cheaper than Adobe Creative Cloud.
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January 13, 2026 at 11:37 PM
Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, and more are now included as part of Apple Creator Studio, a subscription much cheaper than Adobe Creative Cloud.
Combining a keyboard and a programmable Stream Deck together, the Corsair Galleon 100 SD is already one of my most coveted devices in 2026.
Corsair's fancy 2-in-1 keyboard and Stream Deck is a clever combo
Combining a keyboard and a programmable Stream Deck together, the Corsair Galleon 100 SD is already one of my most coveted devices in 2026.
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January 13, 2026 at 6:28 AM
Combining a keyboard and a programmable Stream Deck together, the Corsair Galleon 100 SD is already one of my most coveted devices in 2026.
After months of daily use, the Toniebox 2 has all the good features of the original, plus a slew of improvements. My 18-month-old loves it.
Toniebox 2 review: The Ultimate screen-free toddler entertainment
After months of daily use, the Toniebox 2 has all the good features of the original, plus a slew of improvements. My 18-month-old loves it.
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January 13, 2026 at 5:12 AM
After months of daily use, the Toniebox 2 has all the good features of the original, plus a slew of improvements. My 18-month-old loves it.
Food delivery apps are now getting into dine-in experiences, so I tried DoorDash Reservations to see if it's worth your time.
DoorDash Reservations could be your ticket to the hottest eateries
Food delivery apps are now getting into dine-in experiences, so I tried DoorDash Reservations to see if it's worth your time.
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January 13, 2026 at 4:29 AM
Food delivery apps are now getting into dine-in experiences, so I tried DoorDash Reservations to see if it's worth your time.
LG CLOiD, a humanoid robot designed to do housework, could represent the future of smart appliances, if CES 2026 was any indication.
Is the humanoid LG CLOiD the future of home robotics?
LG CLOiD, a humanoid robot designed to do housework, could represent the future of smart appliances, if CES 2026 was any indication.
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January 13, 2026 at 3:41 AM
LG CLOiD, a humanoid robot designed to do housework, could represent the future of smart appliances, if CES 2026 was any indication.
Lego has announced three Pokémon sets, including several first-generation favourites. But it's the $999 set that everyone's talking about.
$999 Lego Pokemon set has people talking about its price
Lego has announced three Pokémon sets, including several first-generation favourites. But it's the $999 set that everyone's talking about.
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January 13, 2026 at 2:06 AM
Lego has announced three Pokémon sets, including several first-generation favourites. But it's the $999 set that everyone's talking about.
An intimidating device at first, iGarden's Swim Jet turns your pool into a backyard swimming and resistance training exercise hub.
Installing a Swim Jet made my friend's pool infinitely more useful
An intimidating device at first, iGarden's Swim Jet turns your pool into a backyard swimming and resistance training exercise hub.
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January 12, 2026 at 11:50 PM
An intimidating device at first, iGarden's Swim Jet turns your pool into a backyard swimming and resistance training exercise hub.
After splitting its affordable phone into two configurations last year, Motorola has returned to a single offering with the $299 Moto G57.
$299 Moto G57 brings affordable phone back to basics
After splitting its affordable phone into two configurations last year, Motorola has returned to a single offering with the $299 Moto G57.
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January 9, 2026 at 7:01 AM
After splitting its affordable phone into two configurations last year, Motorola has returned to a single offering with the $299 Moto G57.
Intel showed Battlefield 6 running at over 200fps on its integrated GPU. But that's not the full story behind its push into gaming.
How Intel plans to be the go-to brand for gamers
Intel showed Battlefield 6 running at over 200fps on its integrated GPU. But that's not the full story behind its push into gaming.
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January 9, 2026 at 2:23 AM
Intel showed Battlefield 6 running at over 200fps on its integrated GPU. But that's not the full story behind its push into gaming.
Intel shared a lot of specs and big claims around its new Panther Lake chips, but what do all the numbers and specs mean for everyday users?
What do Intel's new Panther Lake chips mean for users?
Intel shared a lot of specs and big claims around its new Panther Lake chips, but what do all the numbers and specs mean for everyday users?
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January 9, 2026 at 1:57 AM
Intel shared a lot of specs and big claims around its new Panther Lake chips, but what do all the numbers and specs mean for everyday users?
Crisp and clear, the new Tapo C645D security camera can record in 4K, with a solar panel that keeps it continually charged.
Tapo's solar security camera might never run out of battery
Crisp and clear, the new Tapo C645D security camera can record in 4K, with a solar panel that keeps it continually charged.
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January 9, 2026 at 12:06 AM
Crisp and clear, the new Tapo C645D security camera can record in 4K, with a solar panel that keeps it continually charged.
Aiper made a literal splash at CES 2026 with the smarter Scuba V3 Ultra pool cleaner, plus a brand-new smart irrigation system.
Aiper levels up pool cleaning robots, new plant-watering device
Aiper made a literal splash at CES 2026 with the smarter Scuba V3 Ultra pool cleaner, plus a brand-new smart irrigation system.
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January 8, 2026 at 10:50 PM
Aiper made a literal splash at CES 2026 with the smarter Scuba V3 Ultra pool cleaner, plus a brand-new smart irrigation system.
Lighter, cheaper, and available in five colours, the Espresso Lite 15 puts portable displays within reach of more people.
Lighter Espresso Lite 15 brings the colour, and a lower price
Lighter, cheaper, and available in five colours, the Espresso Lite 15 puts portable displays within reach of more people.
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January 8, 2026 at 7:03 AM
Lighter, cheaper, and available in five colours, the Espresso Lite 15 puts portable displays within reach of more people.
A major upgrade to Hisense's ConnectLife smart home platform will bring "thousands" of Matter-compatible devices on board.
Hisense appliances to support 'thousands' of smart devices in 2026
A major upgrade to Hisense's ConnectLife smart home platform will bring "thousands" of Matter-compatible devices on board.
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January 8, 2026 at 5:48 AM
A major upgrade to Hisense's ConnectLife smart home platform will bring "thousands" of Matter-compatible devices on board.
CES is always home to all sorts of weird and wonderful gadgets. One of my favourites this year is a cute robot dog named LilMilo.
I'm obsessed with LilMilo, an adorable robot dog
CES is always home to all sorts of weird and wonderful gadgets. One of my favourites this year is a cute robot dog named LilMilo.
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January 8, 2026 at 3:59 AM
CES is always home to all sorts of weird and wonderful gadgets. One of my favourites this year is a cute robot dog named LilMilo.