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1 week ago | 
me.mashable.com | Joseph Green |Matt Ford
Where would the average kitchen be without a decent toaster? Below average, that's where. Because the toaster is a cornerstone of not only breakfast but also quick and easy eating. And let's not overlook just how tasty a nice slice of toast (plus butter, jam, marmite, whatever) really is. Or bagels, crumpets, and other toasted treats.
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1 week ago | 
sea.mashable.com | Rudie Obias |Joseph Green |Matt Ford
This content originally appeared on Mashable for a US audience and has been adapted for the UK audience. Drones and quadcopters are increasingly popular. They're also increasingly accessible — as drones have become more affordable, more people have turned to drone flying as a hobby. Drones are also now central to modern photography, helping both amateur and professional photographers reach new heights (quite literally).
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2 weeks ago | 
sea.mashable.com | Leah Stodart |Joseph Green |Matt Ford
This content originally appeared on Mashable for a US audience and has been adapted for the UK audience. Having a pet is great, particularly the furry kind. If you have a cat or a dog your life is likely all the richer and more fulfilling for having them. But there’s a downside to sharing you home with fur ball family members: Pet hair. On everything. All the time. It’s in your car, on your clothes, on your sofa, and matted into the carpet.
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1 month ago | 
sea.mashable.com | Joseph Green |Matt Ford
When it comes to home cinema and TV technology, the future is now. We're blessed with 8K TVs that have incredible sound systems, stylish designs, and more smart features than you can shake a voice assistant at. But not everyone needs — or can afford — that level of tech. There’s nothing wrong with a TV that deals with the basics — a decent picture quality, crisp sound, and some useful smart functions.
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1 month ago | 
me.mashable.com | Joseph Green |Matt Ford
This content originally appeared on Mashable for a US audience and has been adapted for the UK audience. Listening to music is one of life’s greatest pleasures. But it's more than that: It's a way of life, too — absolutely intrinsic to leisure, work, travel, and your overall state of mind. It’s little wonder that everyone needs a great pair of headphones. Listening to music is a deeply personal business. But there's an issue with headphones: The modern world can be a loud place.
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Mar 6, 2025 | 
sea.mashable.com | Joseph Green |Matt Ford
This content originally appeared on Mashable for a US audience and has been adapted for the UK audience. We've been living in the next generation — by which we mean next gen gaming — for several years now. So whether you're a PS5, Xbox Series X, or souped-up PC gamer, a 4K TV is pretty much mandatory — a crucial companion for your console. Most 4K TVs come with gaming-friendly features built-in, but not all gaming TVs are made equal. There's spec for every type of gamer.
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Feb 28, 2025 | 
me.mashable.com | Joseph Green |Bethany Allard
This content originally appeared on Mashable for a US audience and has been adapted for the UK audience. When it comes to webcams, there's one thing you can rely on: The webcam built into your computer isn't up to scratch. At least, not if you need it for professional purposes, whether that means video meetings or YouTube content creating. The good news is that you don’t have settle for subpar video every time you hop on a call or drop your latest short. There is another way: an external webcam.
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Feb 28, 2025 | 
me.mashable.com | Joseph Green |Matt Ford
WFH has been a standard working practice for many people for years now. Sure, it's nice to do your work in the comfort of your own home, but it does come with certain issues. For starters, you need to stock up with the right equipment. A good worker needs good tools, after all. Which means you need home office technology. Though it depends on your line of work, chances are you'll need a printer, monitor, and keyboard. But there's another item that's important: the mouse.
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Feb 26, 2025 | 
me.mashable.com | Joseph Green |Matt Ford
The reality of WFH is different for everyone. Hours, deadlines, and work-life balance. It's all dependent on the job you do. There's one unifying fact of WFH, though: We all need the right tools to get the job done. We all need some kind of home office set-up. Things like desk chairs, monitors, and printers are essential items. Basically, all the things that we used to take for granted in the actual office. Arguably, most important of all is the keyboard.
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Jan 28, 2025 | 
in.mashable.com | Joseph Green |Matt Ford
Turn up the music. Credit: Sonos Echo StudioBest For Voice ControlPros & ConsThe GoodBuilt-in AlexaWorks as a smart home hubSounds fills the roomGood for home cinema set-upDolby Atmos supportThe BadNo wireless optionSubscription neededOn the larger sizeThe BottomlineIf you want a smart assistant that also can generate solid sound, the new Echo Dot is a good choice.
