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tvOS 17 review: Look, ma, I'm on TV!

tvOS 17 mostly revolves around Continuity Camera features, enabling users to appear on the TV screen when using supported applications.

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While iOS 17 and watchOS 10 are certainly more exciting and popular among the masses, we can't ignore tvOS 17 and the value it brings to iDevice users. After all, the Apple TV is arguably the best media streaming device for those on iOS. After using tvOS 17 for around three months, it has become evident to me that Apple is still innovating in this space and trying to push the platform forward.

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ILife T10s robot vacuum review: Powerful dust collection, but not in Europe

If you would like a robot vacuum cleaner but feel that most of them are out of your price range, take a look at the ILife T10s robot vacuum.

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If you would like a robot vacuum cleaner but feel that most of them are out of your price range, take a look at the Ilife T10S multipurpose sweeping and mopping robot vacuum with the added bonus of an auto-empty station.

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Yeedi Mop Station Pro review: For when you need extra scrubbing for your floors

The Yeedi Mop Station Pro is for anyone with hard flooring who needs a daily scrub and mopping robot that will also vacuum your floors.

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Yeedi has a range of vacuum cleaners that perform vacuuming and mopping. Its earliest models such as the Yeedi K700 launched in summer 2020 which was a vacuum cleaner with no auto empty station and no mopping features through to the Yeedi Vac station launched in summer 2021 with its auto empty station and mop.

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Yeedi Vac Max robot vacuum review: Good for vacuuming, not so much for mopping

The Yeedi Vac Max is a 2-in-1 sweeping and mopping robot vacuum great for people who just want to set something up and let it go.

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But if you want a simple vacuum and mopping system, the Yeedi Vac Max robot vacuum with few bells and whistles might just fit the bill.

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Mecool Now KA2 Android TV review: Could be smarter

If you have Google across your devices and want to stay that way, add the Mecool Now KA2 Android TV with video calling to your list.

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Sometimes a computer screen can be a bit too small if you want to video chat with a group of people, like your family. Now Mecool has introduced an add-on camera for your TV that will let you get the entire group into the frame when you chat. The Mecool Now KA2 is the latest Android TV video camera offering from Mecool, which has a range of home entertainment products, boxes, and sticks. It also offers a range of accessories, such as flash drives, keyboards, and remotes.

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Bonoch "Ok-to-Wake" Smart Nursery Light Review: Soothing sounds and light for sleeping and waking

The Bonoch "Ok-to-wake" Smart Nursery Light is a smart light that can be used for toddler training and meditation. Check out our review!

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Getting a toddler into a regular sleeping pattern can be a herculean task in itself. But this company has designed smart a smart device for your nursery designed to help you and your child sleep soundly. Bonoch has introduced its "Ok-to-Wake" smart nursery light which is more than smart – it's brilliant.

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Lenovo Smart Clock Essential with Alexa Review: The best smart speaker to put at the side of your bed

Lenovo's second Smart Clock Essential went Alexa instead of Google Assistant, got some new features and a makeover. It's really good.

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In a world where a smartphone is charging on every nightstand, the humble alarm clock is a bit of an antique. Or is it? Lenovo certainly doesn't think so with its now second attempt at a smart clock that's part smart speaker. The first one, the Smart Clock Essential, came with Google Assistant. The sequel makes the switch to Amazon's Alexa voice assistant.

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SwitchBot Smart Home Controls Review: Your smart home starter pack

Introduce smart home components into your existing 'dumb' home with the innovative SwitchBot range of home automation devices.

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SwitchBot offers a range of products to introduce smart components into your home. From automated curtain openers to hands-off light operation and security devices, the SwitchBot range could ease your journey into smart home products