A 26-year-old Londoner faces a £3,360 energy shortfall after E.ON blamed a faulty smart meter and billing errors following her aunt's death. Discover the full story of the disputed charges and back-billing rules.
We tested the Ohme Home Pro smart EV charger to see how its tariff integration and smart features can save drivers hundreds on energy bills. Discover the real-world benefits.
A budget video doorbell has dropped to just £19.99 on Amazon. It offers HD footage, motion alerts, and two-way audio, rivalling models costing five times more. Don't miss this limited-time deal.
Discover Tampere, Finland's 'quiet' second city and 2026's European Capital of Smart Tourism. Home to historic saunas, quirky museums, and stunning lake scenery, it's a must-visit Nordic escape.
Parcel2Go's Smart Send platform offers new users £25 in free prepay credit to manage deliveries from multiple marketplaces in one dashboard, with no subscription fees.
Amazon has cut the price of the popular Blink Mini indoor security camera to only £9.99. The deal is selling fast and ends in just over a week. Grab this smart home bargain for pet monitoring or security.
Overwatering is a common plant killer. We tested a £10 moisture meter against the classic finger test to see if gadgets can beat gardener's instinct. Find out the verdict.
UK homeowners with security cameras face strict data laws. Breaking rules on recording neighbours could lead to harassment charges under the Protection from Harassment Act 1997.
From humanoid robots that fold laundry to voice-controlled fridges and unrolling laptops, discover the standout innovations from CES 2026 in Las Vegas. See the tech shaping our future.
Discover Tampere, Finland's hidden gem and 2026 European Capital of Smart Tourism. From centuries-old saunas to quirky museums, find out why this lakeside city is a must-visit.
A viral warning claims Gmail users are opted into sharing data for AI training. We investigate the facts, Google's response, and show you how to disable the settings. Protect your privacy now.
The Guardian's first Thursday news quiz of 2026 is here, featuring topical trivia, a Geordie Shearer segment, and a teaser about new Lego smart bricks. Test your knowledge now.
A Hackney council tenant has been washing in cold water after his heating was cut off amid a long-running dispute over a pre-payment meter. Read the full story of the ongoing issues at Thaxted Court.
Meera Naran, whose son died in a smart motorway crash, welcomes new UK road safety strategy mandating life-saving vehicle technology. Her campaign has been pivotal in shaping the government's plan to cut casualties.
Lego launches interactive 'smart bricks' with sound and light in new Star Wars sets. The tech aims to blend creativity with play without screens, but does it risk stifling imagination?
Lego unveils its 'Smart Play' system at CES 2026, featuring electronic bricks and minifigures that react to movement, light, and sound in new Star Wars sets launching March 1st.
The Oura Ring 4 smart ring for health and fitness tracking is now on sale with discounts up to £150. Offers end 5 January. Grab this discreet wearable tech deal now.
Struggling with New Year's fitness goals? WHOOP, the 24/7 wearable, tracks sleep, recovery & strain without distractions. Try it with a one-month free trial from £169/year.
Thieves behind one of Germany's biggest bank robberies, stealing £30m, showed bizarre courtesy by paying for parking. Get the full story on the audacious Gelsenkirchen heist.
The AI-powered Magic Fitness Smart Mirror is now £1,199, saving £300. The deal includes free lifetime membership and a £100 massage gun, offering a high-tech home workout solution.
Personalised number plates, obnoxious sinks, and over-engineered homeware are officially out of style. Discover what not to waste your money on as we head into the new year.
Stylist Oriona Robb reveals how to 'shop your wardrobe' before hitting the Boxing Day sales, plus the six key investment pieces to look for. Save money and shop smarter this January.
A London family's festive plans were hijacked by smart home devices and recommendation algorithms, sparking a debate on digital autonomy. Read their cautionary tale.
The Cosori Smart Meat Thermometer, now £48.58 on Amazon, promises perfectly cooked Christmas dinner with live Bluetooth temperature updates. Our review tests its claims.
The Salter Body Insight Smart Scale uses advanced BIA tech to track body composition, not just weight. Priced at £99.99, it's a family-friendly health tool for the new year.
The iGulu F1 home-brewing machine promises to create pub-quality pints with minimal effort. Our review explores its smart features and the current challenge of finding one in stock.
An expert suggests a cosmic ray from a distant supernova may have caused a passenger jet's uncontrolled descent, leading to a global grounding of Airbus planes. Read the full investigation.
Grab a Blink Mini indoor HD security camera for under £10 in a fast-selling Amazon offer. Features motion detection and two-way audio. Deal ends December 8.
Beauty tech start-up yuv, which secured a record Dragons' Den investment, has completed an £8.9m Series A round led by Nineyards Equity to fund UK and US expansion.
London has climbed to second place in a global ranking of top tech centres, narrowly missing the top spot to Zurich. Discover the key drivers behind the capital's rise and which cities made the top ten.