David Ludlow

Nest Learning Thermostats (1st and 2nd gen) are about to lose their smart features, but surely AI could have saved them.

The EZVIZ CB90x Dual 4G Kit eliminates every shortcoming of existing outdoor security camera solutions with these mind-blowing innovations.  Outdoor security cameras are a must-have in any tech-savvy smart home set-up.  But unless you’ve got an array of single-lens cameras attached to multiple surfaces, there’ll be blind spots.  Inherently, there’ll be gaps in recordings when

Philips Hue has made the upgrade process from the old Bridge to the new one so slick and smooth, there's no reason not to do it.

Better audio and faster processors for AI are good to see, but we might have to wait for Alexa+ to launch in the UK to see the benefits.

A fun wall of colour, the Govee Curtain Lights 2 can show static colours or brilliant animations that boost an outdoor space.

A neat budget outdoor security camera, the Blink Outdoor 4 is simple to set up and gets all of the basics right.

Heat pumps are hugely efficient, but they can be more expensive to run than a gas boiler because of problems with the energy market.

Bluetti will showcase four flexible new power systems at IFA 2025, designed for a wide range of environments, from the home to RV systems, and to cope with off-grid power and power outages. RVSolar 48V System First up is the RVSolar 48V System, which is the first kW (AC + DC) system for off-grid power

The smart home is less about having connected devices and more about all devices doing clever things in the background.

The smart home is less about having connected devices and more about all devices doing clever things in the background.