Household appliances, smart cleaning devices, bathroom innovations and relevant energy or battery technology.
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Lithium-ion battery fires rise sharply in the UK
Oliver Whitaker
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The number of fires linked to lithium-ion batteries has risen sharply across the UK. British media reports and research by...
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Roborock Q10 S5+ with emptying station: our Prime Day favourite
Oliver Whitaker
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Prime Day brings smart home technology within everyone’s reach, and the Roborock Q10 S5+ with emptying station is our favourite...
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Smart Toilets: Hygiene, Features, Costs and Installation
Oliver Whitaker
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In many countries, toilet paper is still seen as an essential part of the bathroom routine, yet that is beginning...
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Dell unveils Pro 7 peripherals with supercapacitors
Oliver Whitaker
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Dell has introduced the Pro 7 wireless set (catalogue number KM746), comprising a mouse and keyboard that dispense with conventional...
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Tineco Floor One S7 Steam: save 68% with this AliExpress deal
Oliver Whitaker
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Want to spend less time on household chores? This appliance was designed to make the job easier. With this huge...
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Seauto Crab Pro: save 70 euros at AliExpress Summer Sales
Oliver Whitaker
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A swimming pool should be somewhere to unwind, not something that takes up every weekend with scrubbing. That is precisely...
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Xiaomi Robot Vacuum and Mop 6 launches in China for $395
Oliver Whitaker
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Xiaomi has expanded its Mi Home robot vacuum range with the new Xiaomi Robot Vacuum and Mop 6. One of...
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Helena Braga explains how self-charging batteries could arrive soon
Oliver Whitaker
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Helena Braga, a researcher and lecturer at the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto (FEUP), explained on Expresso’s...
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DGIST lithium-metal battery self-extinguishes in fires
Oliver Whitaker
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A research team at the Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST) in South Korea has developed a lithium-metal...
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Stellantis and Zeta Energy develop lithium-sulphur batteries for electric cars
Oliver Whitaker
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Stellantis is partnering with Zeta Energy to develop a cheaper, more efficient and more sustainable alternative to NMC (nickel, manganese...
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NRD LLC unveils NBV solid-state battery powered by nickel-63 for 100 years
Oliver Whitaker
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US nuclear-materials company NRD LLC has unveiled the NBV solid-state battery, describing it as a power source that can operate...
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Why the AA Battery Became an Everyday Standard
Oliver Whitaker
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Modern battery size classifications and names emerged from the need to standardise components used in electronic equipment. As industry progressed...
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Samsung magnetic 5000 mAh power bank: -33% off and €20 cashback at FNAC
Oliver Whitaker
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Enjoy a -33% discount on the Samsung power bank now, plus a €20 cashback offer at FNAC! If you are...
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Seauto SAT20 Pro: reduced to 181 euros in the AliExpress Back to School sale
Oliver Whitaker
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Keeping a swimming pool clean can quickly turn into a chore, particularly when you need to use a manual vacuum,...
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Beatbot Sora 70 review: the 4-in-1 pool robot tested
Oliver Whitaker
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The Beatbot Sora 70 claims to deliver 4-in-1 cleaning. Pool floor, walls, waterline and even the water’s surface: it promises...
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AA and AAA Batteries: What the Letters Mean
Oliver Whitaker
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Many people are unsure which batteries to buy for household equipment when shopping in specialist stores. These standardised letters chiefly...
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Finnish dish-draining cupboard: the trick that keeps the worktop clear
Oliver Whitaker
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The dish-draining cupboard, known in Finland as an astiankuivauskaappi, lets you put away plates, glasses and cutlery while they are...
