Andrew Laughlin
Journalist and Principal Researcher at Which?
Journalist @Which, specialising in IoT and cyber security; author; all views my own and likely rubbish; I have no idea how to fix your printer
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Sep 10, 2024 |
which.co.uk | Andrew Laughlin
Three quarters of Which? members* have no plan for what to do with their digital assets after they’ve passed away – that includes their photos, emails, and online accounts. In our survey, just 18% had recorded how to access their accounts for someone to follow, and only 3% included provisions in their Will.
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Knowing how long your smart product will get security updates is vital. Yet, #iot brands are offering pitifully short policies, vague commitments or no policy at all, despite it being a legal requirement. @which is calling for regulator to do its job. https://t.co/LqR75JyRIP
RT @drogersuk: So today is the day! The UK's Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Bill reaches Parliament this afternoon…
Today is the day - #pstiday ! After 10 years of campaigning, we finally have a law mandating basic security standards in smart products. It's not percect, but better than the previous #iot wild west. We'll have more coverage @WhichUK in the coming months.
