Smart Home
Connected devices, home automation and energy-saving setups
This yellow Lamborghini concept has more LEDs than your gaming PC
This yellow Lamborghini concept has more LEDs than your gaming PCSome of the most fun Lamborghinis on the internet never left Sant’Agata Bolognese, mostly because they never arrived there. They come f...
The iPhone Air 2 might come with a Pixel-shaped camera bump and dual lenses
The iPhone Air 2 might come with a Pixel-shaped camera bump and dual lensesApple’s thinnest iPhone is currently a foldable. The iPhone Duo measures 0.20 inches (5.2mm) when unfolded, taking the title ...
This award-winning yarn packaging looks good enough to lick (please don’t)
This award-winning yarn packaging looks good enough to lick (please don’t)Yarn packaging has one job, and it usually quits the moment you get home. The paper band gets torn off, the plastic bag goes i...
Trent Reznor’s custom synth has an Atari 2600 built into it
Trent Reznor’s custom synth has an Atari 2600 built into itTrent Reznor has a reputation for smashing keyboards on stage. This one, he’ll probably keep. Swedish woodworker Love Hultén built the Nine I...
5 reasons you're still getting condensation – even while using a dehumidifier
Wondering why your windows are still wet despite using a dehumidifier? Our experts unpack the most common reasons why
I test portable heaters for a living, and this is the smartest, most impressive model I've tried
I've tested plenty of portable heaters, but the Meaco Grisos Smart 2kW PTC Fan Heater is my favourite one yet, thanks to its energy-saving smart features
Switching my regular kitchen tap for a boiling water model is one of the best (and easiest) kitchen upgrades I've done myself
I swapped my regular kitchen tap for a boiling water tap on a DIY basis – here's what you need to know if you plan on doing the same
Energy Smart Appliance Regulations are on the way – here's what I know about them and you should too
Energy expert, David Hilton, explains why the regulations are being introduced, when they come into force and why he believes they will benefit homeowners
Where should you put a dehumidifier? Experts reveal the 4 best spots and the 4 places it'll never work
Put your dehumidifier in the wrong place and it could be working twice as hard for half the results. Here's where experts say it really belongs
Sony puts a glass-free 3D anime display on your desk with ELF-MN1
Sony puts a glass-free 3D anime display on your desk with ELF-MN1Sony has just launched the ELF-MN1, a compact but screenless 3D LCD for viewing compatible digital figures, special content, and anime ...
This Disposable Camera is made from Mycelium not Single-use Plastic
This Disposable Camera is made from Mycelium not Single-use PlasticForty years ago, Fujifilm launched the QuickSnap, a plastic box of film you shot, dropped off at the drugstore, and never saw again. ...
Nike ACG x Helinox’s 1.2-Pound Chair Refuses to Blend In
Nike ACG x Helinox’s 1.2-Pound Chair Refuses to Blend InA camp chair has to justify every ounce before it earns a place in a backpack. Somewhere to sit is appealing; another bulky thing to...
SOOOT Box Prototype Turns Punched Paper Cards Into Audio Controls
SOOOT Box Prototype Turns Punched Paper Cards Into Audio ControlsStarting a podcast shouldn’t require navigating past messages, notifications, and whatever else your phone has decided needs attention....
PlayStation 5 Prism Collection revives the nostalgia of see-through designs in a modern interpretation
PlayStation 5 Prism Collection revives the nostalgia of see-through designs in a modern interpretationThe iconic see-through trend of the 90s saw many big brands dress up their most trusted products i...
UK Budget Offers Homebuilding Rules Stability and Brownfield Biodiversity Relief
A pause on major building rule changes and new exemptions for small brownfield sites could ease project planning, though long-term standards remain unclear.
UK Plug-In Solar Panels: Five Practical Lessons From a Garden Trial
A three-day UK trial found plug-in solar quick to set up, but garden space, modest savings and unused electricity affect its value.
Warm Homes Loan Scheme Names 10 Providers and Sets Borrowing Limits
Ten lenders will offer loans for low carbon home upgrades, with borrowing caps from £7,500 to £35,000 and rates up to five points below standard loans.
Bathroom Condensation: Five Habits That Can Make Moisture Worse
Cold rooms, short fan run times and lingering water can all add to bathroom condensation. Small changes to heating and bathing habits help control moisture.
Phased Home Extensions Can Cost More: What to Plan Before Building
Staging an extension can ease cash flow and help you stay at home, but repeated setup costs and delays can make the project more expensive.
Wildscape Tiny Home Turns Its Staircase Into a Terraced Living Room
Tiny Tect’s 28-foot Wildscape combines stepped lounge seating, storage and stairs, with a loft study, net and configurable floor plans.