Alan Martin
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The best video doorbells 2024: The top smart doorbells
Video doorbellsWe’ve tested and used the best video doorbells from all the biggest security companies to find out which come out on top
The best DNA tests to buy in 2024
Health & beautyI’ve tested a selection of kits to find the best DNA test for you, whether you’re researching your heritage, health risks or family tree
Amazon Echo Sub review: Alexa can be all about that bass
Smart speakersAn upgrade rather than a standalone Echo, the Echo Sub is a welcome addition to the Alexa family
The best smartwatches you can buy
SmartwatchesHere are the best smartwatches you can buy in 2023
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro review: The Redmi sweet spot
Mobile phonesThe Redmi Note 13 Pro gets the price-to-specs balance just about right, offering much better value than either of its siblings
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus review
Mobile phonesThe name’s a bit of a mouthful but the Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus is a solid enough mid-range phone
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 5G review: Struggling to keep up
Mobile phonesIn isolation, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 5G is a great phone – but with so many superb handsets at this price point, you can do better
Everything you need to know about the Surface Laptop 5
LaptopsBeautiful, well specced and repairable, the Surface Laptop 5 is the appealingly priced ultrabook you need in your life
Amazon Echo Dot 5th Generation (2022) review: Now cheaper
Smart speakersThe Amazon Echo Dot was already the best compact smart speaker around and this iterative 2022 update maintains that
Fitbit Inspire 3 review: Our favourite cheap Fitbit
Fitness trackersWith solid improvements and no dubious deductions, the Fitbit Inspire 3 is the company’s best product of 2022