Category: Home Appliances
Illegal Christmas lights sold on AliExpress, Amazon, eBay and Wish
Christmas lights bought from online marketplaces are being sold illegally and in some cases putting users at risk of electric shocks or fires, a Which? investigation has found. The consumer watchdog tested Christmas tree lights at the cheaper end of the price range - all £15 or under - bought from online marketplaces AliExpress, Amazon,…
How to Save Money on Appliance Running Costs
As the cost of living crisis continues to bite, many households are worried about the impact of rising energy prices this winter. The new energy price cap is set to push bills up by 80 per cent from 1 October for those on variable energy tariffs. Together with Which? we bring you this guide to…
Global installed base of smart home devices to exceed 2bn in 2022
The global smart home market is expected to experience consecutive years of softening growth starting in 2021 before an upward trajectory resumes in 2023 according to Omdia. The downward trend is attributed to a combination of factors including wage stagnation, increased unemployment, and a large decline in projected retail sales, especially in 2022. Strong growth,…
Dos and Don’ts for Giving Your Home a Tech Upgrade
You want to upgrade your home using all the exciting new tech that's around today. You're a tech-friendly type, so what could go wrong? The answer is a lot, but it's not the fault of the tech itself--usually. It's more a matter of user error. If you fail to think long-term or consider exactly what…
How Technology Is Shaping And Changing The Future Of Home Designs
Technology has developed greatly in the last decade. Although some from the older generations might think there are some downsides to this expansion, most people can agree that technology has improved many aspects of our lives. Communication, for one, is a great example of this. Without the appropriate technology in place, we would not be…
New iRobot Roomba robotic vacuum cleaner can navigate around dog poo!
Robotic vacuum cleaner company iRobot has announced a new model. Powered by what the company calls iRobot Genius 3.0, and featuring PrecisionVision Navigation, the Roomba j7+ is designed to get smarter with each use. The robot learns how best to navigate your floors, remembering specific rooms and certain furniture, to clean where it’s most needed.…
4 in 10 Brits have cupboards full of unwanted electrical waste
New research from BT has revealed that just over four in ten Brits (41%) have cupboards, drawers or bags full of unwanted electrical waste as nearly a third (31%) don’t know how to recycle it. The news comes as BT reveals it has recycled nearly a million pieces of BT equipment since the start of…
5 Home Appliance Safety Tips
Every room in the modern home is defined by the appliances installed in them. While these appliances are essential as they make life easier, they pose some risks that you have to mitigate. Failure to do this puts you and your loved ones in great danger besides facing the likelihood of great losses. To protect…
Best Lighting Solutions for Hospitals and Healthcare Facilities
Previously healthcare facilities relied on fluorescent and incandescent light fixtures as a source of light. Today, however, many hospitals utilize the LED technology for its energy efficiency, warmth and human-centric illumination. LED has revolutionized lighting in hospitals and healthcare facilities. LED iBond offers you energy-efficient and high-performance lighting solutions that give warmth to rather cold…
Which? reveals eco-friendly products that can save you £120 on energy bills
More than half of consumers now consider sustainability when buying and using common household appliances, Which? research has found, as it unveils its latest Eco Buy products that can save customers up to £120 on their energy bills. A £180 oven and £470 fridge-freezer are among more than 60 products to be awarded a Which?…
