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With the help smart meters, AI and other cutting edge tech, I'm bringing my energy bills down

How I halved my energy bills with smart choices – and AI tracking

The FoldyLock series is one of the toughest locks you can buy - and one of the neatest

The bike lock that changed how I park in town

A window vac is one of those gadgets that will make you wonder how you managed without one

Karcher WV 6 window vac now £68.99 in Amazon limited-time deal

At £18 for a litre bottle we didn't expect miracles from Amazon's new Scotch - but we were more than a little surprised

Amazon’s £18 whisky tastes better than you’d expect

I tried the incredible Boots Fuel & Recover Sports Box with £160 worth of premium products for just £39.99

I tried the incredible Boots Fuel & Recover Sports Box £39.99

We tried the Gtech Lawn Mower and Hedge Trimmer but are they worth the splurge?

Testing the Gtech cordless mower and hedge trimmer – is it worth £999?

Gareth Butterfield has been driving a six-year-old Tesla Model 3 for a few weeks to see if they really are a used-car bargain

Living with a used Tesla: Battery-powered bargain, or EV ordeal?

The Handsfree Backpack is available in two sizes, and they each contain a meaty power station

Bluetti Handsfree backpack review: power station built-in

The new Grandland is a handsome thing, especially in the copper colour

Vauxhall Grandland Electric review: Sensible choice, but superb value

'I tried matcha for the first time at new cafe and felt more focused'

Gareth's wife Lizzy uses the Dyson Car+Boat to clean up the boat's cockpit

Dyson Car+Boat handheld vacuum tested on car and boat

The Dangbei Freedo is completely wireless

Dangbei Freedo: portable Google TV projector with solid battery life

The Levoit Core 200S is a perfect size for home offices

This smart air purifier has helped my wife with hayfever this spring

Once you've used a flexible hose, you won't go back

Why I’ll never go back to a regular hose – the Flexi Hose is better

A family camping holiday is a wonderful thing, but brining along some gadgets can make it so much more fun

Our tech expert's tried and tested camping checklist

Gareth Butterfield was delighted with the new insurance quote and how much he saved

I've just saved over £160 on my car insurance - here's how I did it
Motoring writer Gareth Butterfield was determined he could get his £528.47 renewal quote down - and he definitely managed it
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The sun rises on another packed day at Virginia Beach

I know why Pharrell Williams is 'Happy' after a trip to Virginia Beach

This free tool can save you hundreds on your energy bills

Compare energy prices now before summer rises hit – free tool

Toyota's bZ4X is certainly distinctive - at least from the outside

Toyota bZ4X review: A wildy styled EV with a sensible side

Digital magazines are very easy to read on a tablet or smartphone, and there’s a massive selection to choose from

How I'm saving cash every month by switching to digital magazines

The Ninja Woodfire brings convenience to grilling

Ninja Woodfire BBQ: why this electric grill is my guilty pleasure

The Tribit StormBox Lava has 43hz of bass, so it delivers a nice, deep sound

Tribit StormBox Lava: 80w Bluetooth speaker with serious power

Anker's 200w desktop charging station can charge up to six devices simultaneously

Anker’s best-value charging station is under £80 and packs 200W

Keychron's new keyboards are pricey, but among the best on the market

We test two high-end Keychron keyboards - the K5 Max and the Q6 Max

Black Mirror returns to Netflix for season seven on April 10

I rank every Black Mirror episode from worst to best

The MEATER SE wireless meat probe

Meater SE review: budget smart BBQ thermometer that really works

Chris O'Dowd and Rashida Jones in Black Mirror 'Common People'

Black Mirror season 7 reviews: Common People ending explained
Review of Black Mirror season 7 episode 1 ‘Common People’
Matthew Mohan-Hickson

The K 7 Premium Smart Control Flex is Karcher's most expensive pressure washer

Is the Karcher K 7 Smart Control pressure washer worth £479.99?

Which cars would you pick for your dream garage?

My top six dream cars on BOTB – and why I’d pick each one

Hotel Villa Angela

I visited Jim Kerr's Sicilian boutique hotel in the hills of Taormina

The 4K Omni rotates to monitor all your surroundings

Why the 70mai 4K Omni is the cleverest dashcam I’ve ever used

The Bluetti Elite 200 V2 is smaller and lighter than its predecessor, but still a bulky unit

Bluetti Elite 200 V2: high-power portable for under £1,000

The Cosori TwinFry Dual Blaze 10l air fryer can fit huge portions of food in its drawer

Cosori TwinFry Dual Blaze 10L air fryer: big capacity, clever cooking

The Lexus RZ series has striking styling, and looks great from most angles

Lexus RZ300e review: All-electric hits the sweet spot for the brand

Dirtea's mushroom coffee is a healthier way to get that caffeine hit

Dirtea Mushroom Coffee: A healthy coffee alternative with Lion’s Mane

The Carluex Pro+ lets you download pretty much any app onto a car screen

This £193 gadget turns your car screen into a smart TV or tablet

The Jackery Explorer 240 V2 is the most compact AC power station in the range

Jackery Explorer 240 V2: compact power station just £159 in rare deal

Gareth used a company’s online quote service to see if he could save some money

How I saved £140 a month on bills during ‘Awful April’

It's time to wash away the winter grime with a pressure washer

Last-minute Amazon deal: Karcher K4 washer at lowest ever price

The Natede Smart uses the power of plants to clean up the air in your home

Why the Natede Smart is the cleverest plant pot you’ll ever own

I climbed famous natural landmarks and the experience never gets old

I've played for Livingston GS for almost a decade

Playing football has been more about camaraderie than cups for me

The SwitchBot K10+ Pro Combo is a robot vacuum and a handheld in one

We test SwitchBot's K10+ Pro Combo, on offer in the Amazon Spring Sale

The Explorer 2000 v2 is smaller and lighter than any other 2kWh LiFePO4 power station - but it is still quite bulky

Huge discount on a Jackery portable power station - we've tested it

Adolescence. Owen Cooper as Jamie Miller in Adolescence. Credit: Courtesy of Netflix © 2024.

We are taking the wrong lessons from Adolescence Matthew Mohan-Hickson

I visited Trentino and it was a city break, ski holiday and wine tour all at once

Trentino: A city break, ski holiday and wine tour all in one place

Stockbridge was named one of the Sunday Times Best Places to Live in Scotland

I visited the neighbourhood named one of the best places to live

The Carpuride W903 Portable Wireless Carplay & Android Auto display

Spring Deal Days: 7 gadgets I’ve got my eye on if the prices drop

The award-winning Kebab Pie

I tried the unique kebab pie which was named the UK's 'Pie of Pies'

In the right colour, from the right angle, the Junior is very attractive

Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica review: Italian flair with a sensible side

Tapo's wireless security cameras just link up to your WiFi and stay charged from solar power

One of my favourite security cameras is now half price

The Garmin Mini 3 has all the features you'd need, and hides away so discreetly

Garmin Dash Cam Mini 3 review: Good things do come in small packages

The Rola PetTracker clamps to a collar and connects to your smartphone

Review: We test a smart pet tracker with a camera built in

Huge savings in the ghd sale with up to 20% off straighteners, curling wands and hairdryers across the site

The ghd sale is here get up to 20% off hair tools

PrettyLittleThing: My honest review of the fashion retailer’s rebrand and new collection

My honest review of PrettyLittleThing rebrand and new collection