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Review: Tribit XSound Go
There's no shortage of portable Bluetooth speakers around. You only have to have a quick look on Amazon to see plenty from the well-known brands, as well as lots more from makes you've probably never heard of. If you're looking to spend around £30 to £40 there's plenty of choice. Slap bang in the middle of these is the Tribit XSound Go. It has an RRP of £80 but has never been more than £36 on Amazon. It's very much designed for on the go and...
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Review: Snuggly Rascals kids headphones
If you've got a child who loves their tablet there's a chance you might be getting bored of hearing...
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Review: TomTom Rider 550
This is TomTom’s latest motorcycle-specific sat nav, and it’s aimed squarely at those who want to tour...
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Review: Nextbase 612GW dash cam
This is the ultimate dashcam as far as Nextbase is concerned – the 612GW is the best equipped and most...
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Top 10: Handheld car vacuums
Save yourself a few quid on those £6 car washes by investing in your own handheld car vacuum. Here’s a selection of the best at a range of price points.
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Top 10: Best handheld vacuum cleaners
Your mother probably never trusted the idea of a handheld vacuum, instead preferring the solidity and faff of a wheeled monster that could never stray more than 30 feet from your front room. But modern motor and battery tech means at 21st Century handheld goes a lot further – here’s ten for a range of budgets.
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Top 10: Best robot vacuum cleaners
Of all the things Tomorrow’s World promised that took ages to become a reality it is the robotized vacuum cleaner that is the most overdue. But let’s celebrate handing over one of life’s least-pleasant chores to a robot underling with our pick of ten at various price points.
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Review: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
These days, everybody with a smartphone thinks themselves a photographer. And, while taking aerial...
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Review: Micro Wagon
Micro is best known for its scooters, both those for children and adults, but it also sells helmets,...
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Review: Tile Slim
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Review: How To Be A Motoring Journalist - Roy Lanchester
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Review: Hyperkin SmartBoy
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Review: Sealey 5W Cree Head Torch with auto sensor
Head torches aren’t just for miners, you know. Whether you’re a weekend fettler tucked under a car who...
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Review: Sealey PW2200 Pressure Washer
Sealey is a big name in tools and garage products, but you might not be aware that they do electricals...
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Review: Swarfega Original Classic Hand Cleaner - 275ml
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Review: Honda Miimo robotic lawn mower
The Honda Miimo (Miimo = Me Mow. See what they did there?) range of robotic mowers can keep everything...
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Review: Honda Izy HRG 416 SK
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Top 10: Cheapest rechargeable battery lawn mowers
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Review: Ring Magflex Twist work lamp
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Review: Aukey CC-S7 dual port in-car charger
The Aukey CC-S7 charger plugs snugly into a car’s 12V accessory socket and promises fast charging for...
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Review: Lego Speed Champions 2018
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Review: Sealey Portable Charcoal BBQ
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Review: FenSens Smart Wireless Parking Sensor
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Top 10: Best portable toilets for camper vans and motorhomes
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Review: Tribit XSound Go
There's no shortage of portable Bluetooth speakers around. You only have to have a quick look on Amazon...
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Review: Snuggly Rascals kids headphones
If you've got a child who loves their tablet there's a chance you might be getting bored of hearing...
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Review: Sony XAV-AX100 Car Stereo with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
The Sony XAV-AX100 allows you to update your old car with a modern infotainment system featuring Apple...
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Review: Mixcder E8 headphones
The E8 are the latest wireless active noise cancelling (ANC) headphones from the North American audio...
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Review: Brainwavz S0 headphones
Brainwavz S0 earphones are balanced, entry level in-ear monitors (IEM). At £25, they slot nicely into...
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Review: Piaggio Ape Racing for two
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Review: Virgin Supercar Experience
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Review: Land Rover Start Off Road experience
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