Andrew Laughlin

3 weeks ago | which.co.uk | Andrew Laughlin

Whether you're looking for a local restaurant or researching a sensitive medical advice, most of us turn to search engines, notably Google, every day. You might think that using Google is useful and costs you nothing. However, the search giant earns almost $350 billion a year mostly from knowing what you search for online.

Jan 8, 2025 | which.co.uk | Andrew Laughlin

Just under one in 10 dishwashers need to be repaired or replaced entirely due to a fault in the first seven years of ownership, according to our latest reliability survey*. Every year we ask real consumers about their experience using their dishwashers - and some brands prove much more reliable than others.  But whatever brand you own or choose, its important to look after your dishwasher to ensure it remains in good working order for longer.

Dec 18, 2024 | which.co.uk | Andrew Laughlin

While less work than handwashing everything after Christmas dinner, loading the dishwasher is still a chore. But you can lighten the load by stacking your dishwasher efficiently. Read on for the best way to stack so that you can squeeze everything in and still get it clean, plus our top Christmas dishwashing tips. Get our expert tips for making smarter consumer choices.

Nov 4, 2024 | which.co.uk | Andrew Laughlin

While you may worry that your phone is listening to you, it probably isn’t. You should be more concerned that your smart TV wants to know your postcode, your smart speaker is happily chatting away to marketing firms, and your air fryer shares data with TikTok. Over a year ago, we exposed mass surveillance in smart homes. Now, using a brand new privacy framework we’ve rated products from big brands, such as Amazon, Huawei and Samsung, on how they handle your data.

Oct 2, 2024 | which.co.uk | Andrew Laughlin

Fed up with rummaging around for a dishwasher tablet before running a wash? Miele's AutoDos could be the solution. The brand's high-end G7 range of dishwashers come with AutoDos, which was billed as the 'world's first automatic dispensing system' when it launched around 2021. Instead of tablets, it has a PowerDisk inside the door of the dishwasher that releases the right amount of detergent for the wash you've selected.