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After weeks of testing in a small, mid-renovation flat, it won me over

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Thread 1.4, Matter consolidation and IKEA going solo — the gimmick era is over, and stability is the only feature that matters now.

Three studies landed in the same week, and together they make the commercial case for verified human reporting better than any pitch deck could.

The most expensive sleep tech generates the most data and the most anxiety. The cheapest fixes have the best evidence, and most of them aren't tech at all.

The promise is fewer chores. The reality is a phone full of apps, a router that needs babysitting, and five minutes of setup nobody ever finishes.

Worth It? — what the pet-tech industry has learned about how much we'll pay to stop worrying.

Why the smart home still isn’t smart, and how Matter’s promise of seamless connectivity fell short

Convenience used to mean less work. Increasingly, it feels like the same work wearing shinier shoes.

Stop head-bob and neck ache on planes, trains and cars. Our best travel pillow picks cover memory foam, wrap and inflatable, plus kids’ options.

The best all-season duvets for UK weather: two-part 4.5 and 9 tog sets plus wool and cooling picks. What to buy for hot sleepers and couples.

Cold bedroom? Our 2026 guide to the best winter duvet compares 13.5 tog and 15 tog options in down, wool and washable synthetics, with picks for every budget.

Fast drying and self-propelled cleaning make this one of the most convincing premium carpet cleaners on the market

I hate how out-of-place air purifiers can look, but this one fits right in

Mood-boosting light therapy can help to brighten the dreariest time of year

Waking sweaty? Our UK hot-sleeper mattress picks plus quick fixes for protectors, duvets and humid rooms - so you sleep cooler, faster.

Front sleeper? These mattresses help stop hip sink and lower-back ache. Our top UK picks plus how to choose firmness, materials and trials.

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Upgrade your bedding to a faff-free option with the best coverless duvet for 2026, tried and loved by Mumsnet users. Honest reviews, washability tips and low-fuss picks for family homes.