Tech Gadgets & Accessories

A CNET editor highlights four smart home products for Amazon’s October Prime Day, including a Nest thermostat, Nanoleaf lights, a Zafro fan and Tapo plugs.

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• October 6, 2026

Aldi is selling an in-store capsule coffee machine for £34.99, compatible with Nespresso Vertuo pods and fitted with a 650ml water tank.

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• October 6, 2026

Hunker highlights a compact TruePower grinder sold through Amazon, with two 3-inch wheels and a flexible shaft for light-duty shop tasks.

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• October 5, 2026

Ideal Home tested Kenwood’s updated kMix stand mixer with an apple crumble cake recipe, reporting on its attachments, controls and kitchen performance.

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• October 5, 2026

Apple Home users can install a Matter TestNet profile to access device firmware before public release, but the updates carry stability risks.

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• October 4, 2026

Sage’s Eye Q toaster monitors toast colour and stops at a selected shade. The two-slice model costs £249.95; real-world performance claims come from a reviewer.

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• October 3, 2026

Home Assistant 2026.10 beta adds Matter leak-alarm and smart-lock settings, electrical measurements, a redesigned map and automation updates.

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• October 2, 2026

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• September 29, 2026

Online interest is spiking in coffee makers compatible with both K-Cup and Nespresso-style capsules. What’s driving it remains unconfirmed.

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• September 29, 2026

A hands-on review of the Instant Pot MagicFroth 9-in-1 milk frother is circulating online. What it covers, and what remains unconfirmed.

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• September 26, 2026