Robot vacuums are now affordable machines that automatically clean your floors while you do other things, with some models even mopping and emptying themselves into a charging dock. For people who find vacuuming physically tiring or just want more free time, these devices can be genuinely helpful—basic models start around £150, and fancier ones handle both sweeping and mopping with minimal effort from you. Worth knowing: before buying, check that your home's layout works well for robot vacuums (they struggle with lots of cables or very cluttered rooms), and read reviews about how well specific models handle pet hair if that's a concern for you.
Logitech has created a mouse that folds in half like a compact mirror, making it small enough to slip into a laptop bag or backpack for people who work away from their desks. Many professionals avoid carrying a mouse because they think it's bulky, but using a trackpad for hours can cause wrist strain and slow down your work—a folding mouse solves that problem without the bulk. You can consider getting one if you find yourself working in cafés or airports and notice your wrist getting uncomfortable, or ask yourself whether the $80 investment might save your neck and shoulders from the strain of hunching over a trackpad all day.
Wing's delivery drones, which are already flying packages to customers in a handful of American cities, will now reach seven more locations thanks to a deal with Walmart. For people in these areas, this means faster delivery of everyday items like groceries and medicine without waiting for a truck to show up at your door. You can check Wing's website to see if your city is one of the new delivery zones, and if so, you might want to try ordering something small to experience how it works.
Amazon is adding a helpful new feature to Kindles called "Story So Far" that automatically reminds you what happened in a book before you start reading again. This is wonderful if you read slowly, take breaks between chapters, or juggle multiple books at once—no more flipping back through pages trying to remember who did what. Worth knowing: the feature is arriving on physical Kindles and iPhones first, so Android phone users will need to wait a bit longer for their turn.
Zest is a new app that figures out which restaurants you'll love by looking at where you actually spend money to eat, rather than relying on reviews or ratings that might not match your taste. For people who want genuine recommendations tailored to their real preferences—not what algorithms think should be popular—this could save you from disappointing dinners and help you discover hidden gems in your area. You can try it out by checking if it's available in your region, and see if its suggestions feel more honest than the usual review sites you might be used to.
Logitech's new Mobi Fold is a tiny mouse that folds up to fit in your pocket, making it perfect for people who travel with laptops and find touchpads frustrating to use. If you spend time working on the road or juggling devices, having a proper mouse that's smaller than a deck of cards can make your work far more comfortable and efficient. Worth knowing: you can test one in a store before buying, or check online reviews specifically from other travelers to see if the battery life and click-feel suit your needs.
Apple's updated Siri can now pull information straight from your emails and calendars to handle real-life tasks—like automatically adding all those soccer game dates from a messy flyer into your calendar in one go. For busy adults juggling family schedules, this means less time manually typing in appointments and more time on things that matter. You can try asking the new Siri to tackle practical household questions (like why your roses aren't thriving) or create shopping lists based on what you already have planned, so you'll know what you actually need before you head to the store.
Starlink, the satellite internet service, has switched from selling you equipment once to charging you $10 every month to rent the receiver and router that pick up their signals. This change means your monthly bill keeps growing even if internet speeds stay the same—similar to how cable companies have long charged rental fees for their boxes. Worth knowing: if you're considering Starlink, factor that $10 monthly fee into your costs alongside the service charges, which now start at $55 a month, and ask whether satellite internet makes sense for your location and budget before signing up.
General Motors is upgrading its electric vehicles so they can charge at many more public charging stations across the country, not just the ones GM has partnered with. For someone who drives an EV or is thinking about buying one, this means fewer worries about finding a compatible charger when you're out and about. Worth knowing: before you buy or lease an electric vehicle, ask your dealer which charging networks work with it, since this compatibility has been a real headache for EV owners until now.
A Bluetooth sleep mask combines a light-blocking eye mask with built-in speakers that let you listen to calming sounds, audiobooks, or shows as you drift off without needing earbuds in your ears. For people who toss and turn at night or hate the feeling of earbuds pressing into their ears, this could be a comfortable way to enjoy audio while sleeping, especially if you have a partner or kids you don't want to disturb. Worth knowing: before spending $159 on one, read reviews about whether the sound quality stays clear when you're lying on your side, and check if the mask feels too heavy or warm for your head during a full night's sleep.
Google has created a new AI system that can translate spoken words from one language to another almost instantly, working fast enough to keep up with a natural conversation across more than 70 languages. For someone who travels, speaks with family overseas, or simply wants to connect with people who speak different languages, this means real conversations become possible without awkward pauses or needing to type things out. You can try this yourself soon through Google's Translate app or on compatible devices—Google is rolling it out widely over the coming weeks, so it's worth checking if it's available on your phone or tablet.
Marshall has released a new portable speaker that can play music for over 40 hours on a single charge, making it one of the longest-lasting options available. For people who travel, spend time outdoors, or simply want to avoid constant recharging, this kind of battery life means you could take a week-long trip and still have power left. Worth knowing: at $250, it's a solid mid-range investment, so compare it with other speakers in that price range to see if the long battery life justifies the cost for your particular listening needs.
