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Toys R Us Black Friday deals are a great way to get everything from the most basic toy to the most advanced Nerf gun and all the video game products one could need. If it’s a product you play with, Toy R Us probably carries it, and when Black Friday 2017 rolls around, whatever toy you’re looking for will almost surely have its price slashed. Black Friday is a boon for shoppers hoping to save on big ticket or popular items. Aside from the stiff competition from other shoppers both online and in stores, Black Friday is one of the best times of the year to get some serious shopping done. The Toys R Us Black Friday deals for 2017 are sure to be no exception, and will present a good opportunity to get your hands on playthings released within the past year like the Nintendo Switch or bundles with new products like the Xbox One X for the best prices anyone’s seen. Toys R Us ads to leak ahead of timeAt the moment there aren’t any leaked Toys R Us Black Friday ads for the deals in 2017. Expect some to start showing up closer to the end of November. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/GTz8NSZU4pJ7AWsa7cmbtj.jpg These early ads will help you identify some of the deals you want to pounce on quickly. Since stock is generally limited, knowing which deals you want and when they start is the best way to snag them. Early ads for Toys R Us Black Friday deals will also help you compare with deals from other retailers, so you can plan out what to buy where, and determine backup plans if one retailer’s Black Friday deal sells out before you get to it. Sometimes retailers’ advertisements for their Black Friday deals will leak ahead of time, giving everyone plenty of time to figure out where the best deals will be. Before Black Friday: Current Toys R Us dealsToys R Us has wide variety of My Little Pony toys on clearance, with many nearly 50% off. There is a clearance discount on a number of Funko miniatures, keychains, and figures. The discount ranges from 50% to 75% off. Toys R Us has some deals on Nerf N-Strike guns. The Nerf AlphaHawk Blaster is $10 off, bringing the price of this highly rated toy gun to $24. The Nerf HyperFire Blaster is $11 off for a price of $43. A wide range of Nerf Super Soakers are on discount. Plenty of Lego kits also have their prices reduced right now. A kit of Yoda’s Jedi Startfighter is 20% off for $19. The Lego Friends Heartlake Grand Hotel is $36 off for $103. The Lego Minecraft kit of The Cave is over 25% off for $16. The Power Wheels Barbie Jammin’ Jeep Wrangler is $74 off for a total of $225 with free shipping. Expected Toys R Us dealsLook out for Toys R Us deals on big ticket items. Game consoles like the Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch are always hot items around Black Friday, as are all of games for these consoles. This fall will see the release of a lot of major games along with the new Xbox One X, and since new generally doesn’t translate to cheap, Black Friday deals may be the best opportunity to get at these items. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/swfvBoHf6AMxdkzEutrBaX.jpg Black Friday deals in 2016 included console bundles as well as discounts to games on their own, so be on the lookout for these. Popular toy brands like Lego, Disney, Star Wars and Barbie will also likely have special deals. Star Wars, Lego, and Barbie were popular deal brands in 2016, and it’s unlikely that will change for Black Friday 2017. With a new Star Wars movie coming out, expect both Star Wars and Star Wars-branded Lego products to be a hot item. Also expect deals on some bigger items, such a Power Wheels cars, backyard trampolines and other pricey purchases. Anything like this that generally costs a lot will likely have some discount applied to it. Toys R Us Black Friday adviceIn recent years Black Friday has grown to include days leading up to and even the whole weekend following the actual day itself. This means deal hunters need to be on the lookout for deals as early as they can, because there will surely be some big ones that catch us all off guard. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jybeR6GZh46P2cvbR49ivR.jpg Online shopping may be making it easier to actually shop on Black Friday, both in stores and on the internet, but there’s still serious competition among shoppers. Look for deals early and often if you know what you want to buy. Doing so will not only help you spot the best Toys R Us Black Friday deals as soon as possible, but it will also help you known when the listed deal price is actually a change from the non-Black Friday price. Also think about using a price comparison tool, such as the Pricehawk Chrome extension to see which retailer is offering the best deal on products. Though Toy R Us Black Friday deals will surely be good, other retailers might do even better. Consider a VPN if you plan to do a lot of online shopping. Internet congestion can slow your online shopping to a standstill if a lot of people in your area are doing the same thing. A VPN will let you connect to servers in a different region where congestion might not be a problem, allowing you to snatch up the best Black Friday deals while others stare at a webpage that never loads. If you see the deal you were looking for and it’s in stock, don’t wait around. Inventory is one of shoppers’ biggest enemies during Black Friday. Not much hurts worse than seeing something you want is available, spending a bunch of time thinking about how badly you want it, and then not being able to get it. Don’t delay on the best Toys R Us Black Friday deals this year. http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/bsiwcoDcqG0

Amazon Cyber Monday deals in the US will give you a second chance to buy just about everything you could ever want but missed out on during Black Friday. Cyber Monday is on Monday, November 27, and Amazon is likely to tout 4K TV deals, laptops on sale, reduced iPhone 7 and Samsung Galaxy S8 prices and simply have Nintendo Switch and SNES Classic Mini in stock. Best of all, if you're looking for Amazon devices for the cheapest price all year, the retailer is expected offer a price drop on the Amazon Echo, Kindle, Fire TV and Fire Tablets, while also offering deals for its services like Prime and Kindle Unlimited. There's a lot of savings to be had during Amazon Cyber Monday sale. How can you best prepare and what deals are likely to show up on November 27? We have the full rundown of what to expect in a few short months. Cyber Monday deals quick linkAmazon's deals homepageAmazon Prime and Cyber MondayOne way to get ahead of the pack on Cyber Monday is to sign up for an Amazon Prime subscription, or make use of the one you already have: some of the bargains you'll see are exclusive to Prime members, or exclusive to Prime members for a limited time. As we're not privy to Amazon's exact plans, we can't be any more specific than to say that in general you're going to be at an advantage if you sign up for Amazon Prime before Cyber Monday arrives - the company is always looking to boost its subscriber numbers as high as it can, so expect it to have some incentives in store. You might get extra discounts on existing savings, or even deals that are exclusive to Prime members. You need to stump up $99 a year at the moment for an Amazon Prime subscription (slightly more if you go month-to-month), which gets you a ton of benefits besides putting you at the head of the queue when it comes to Cyber Monday offers: Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Music, cloud storage space for your photos and of course a ticket to the Amazon Prime deals day every summer. Amazon Lightning DealsAmazon Lightning Deals are special, time-limited offers that pop up on Black Friday and Cyber Monday, giving you the opportunity to grab a bargain in double-quick time. Stock is usually low and time is usually short, so if you don't jump in when you've got the chance, you run the risk of losing out completely. As they're limited by time and stock, you often see some hefty discounts on offer with these Lightning Deals, so they're a great option for the savvy Cyber Monday 2017 shopper. Of course, we don't recommend jumping into anything you're not sure about, but seize the opportunity if you are. A Lightning Deal is "a promotion in which a limited number of discounts are offered on an item for a short period of time" according to Amazon, and they can be found on the Today's Deals page. If you're a Prime member then you get access even earlier too. Amazon Cyber Monday dealsWith Cyber Monday 2017 rapidly approaching, we thought we'd run a recap on some of the best deals we saw at Amazon during the Cyber Monday 2016 event. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/uuabkBsKengE4vn9UGfi5d.jpg Gaming Cyber Monday deals - Amazon is always offering PS4 and Xbox One discounts during the holiday sales period, and you could easily save $50 on either console for Cyber Monday – and these console bundles came with games. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kZWMxNLJUpVZ7UPpW3pAkf.jpg Computing Cyber Monday deals - Dell, HP and, of course, Apple have always been the big winners on Amazon Cyber Monday for both laptops and desktops. We found the 12-inch MacBook Retina for just now $1,199 ($100 off) and the 14-inch HP 14-an013nr notebook for as low as $199. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/eRZnAGcK3ANx6P9M8FjbrJ.jpg Tablet Cyber Monday deals - Amazon discounts on tablets usually favor the Fire HD tablets, and we fully expect the new Amazon Fire HD 8 to be this year's big winner. Last year, the previous-gen model was $59, down from $89. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/C6UYQCWxEqZ3zVy9QjEURC.jpg Phone Cyber Monday deals - It's hard to find the new iPhone on sale, but we were able to find a few iPhone deals on Cyber Monday through Amazon. The savings was an average of $25 on the handset compared to the Apple Store. Every little bit counts. iPhone 8 deals may be harder to come by. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/051bf6e36533300fe1919dc0027b65f6.jpg Camera Cyber Monday deals - Canon, Nikon and Sony fans can find cheap DSLR and point-and-shoot cameras discounts throughout Cyber Monday, and you shouldn't forget to snag a GoPro (or two). Last year, the entry-level GoPro Hero cost just $97.48 on Amazon. Amazon on Cyber Monday 2017: what you need to knowEverything you usually associate with Amazon - speedy delivery, a wide choice of gadgets, competitive prices - still applies on Cyber Monday, making it one of the best places to do your shopping amidst the bedlam of tumbling prices and limited time offers. You're going to save yourself some time if you've already got your details all set up and registered with Amazon, including your delivery address, your delivery preferences, and a default payment method you can use. Of course keeping this page open and refreshing it regularly is going to save you some time too, as we'll bring you the best deals right here. Cyber Monday actually kicks off a whole week of special offers on Amazon, called Cyber Deals Week, so you can carry on saving money on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday too - get those Christmas presents in early (whether for yourself or others) and at bargain prices too. The top 5 Amazon deals on Cyber Monday 2016http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2zHdJbN8qL9m7kmmyJvhGE.jpg 1. Amazon Echo Amazon loves discounting its own hardware during special events, and for Cyber Monday last year it knocked down the price of the biggest Amazon Echo from $179 to only $139. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/B67CHuvMWKRix4i69jSx9A.jpg 2. LG OLED55B6P 55-inch 4K TV LG's flagship television just came out last year, but it was almost instantly on sale for a very brief period of time during Cyber Monday. The price went from $2,002 down to $1,797 through Amazon. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/pUoqDEACCNSHcb2nTLznbK.jpg 3. Xbox One S bundle You could find an Xbox One S bundle during Cyber Monday 2016 with two free games attached: Battlefield 1 and Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim for only $288. That was a steal at the time. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ab8bf189b7d0eca5ceb454735a6d51b5.jpg 4. Apple iMac 27-inch 5K Retina Desktop We're not used to seeing deep Apple discounts, and when we do it's usually $50 or $100 off. Well, Amazon Cyber Monday brought out the rollback prices, saving everyone who bought into it $200, going from $1,799 to just, now $1,599. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/URBA6BQNPpYnUKPeXZPLBM.jpg 5. HTC Vive Cyber Monday did have VR discounts, even though the tech behind it is so new. The best deal was for the HTC Vive, which was $100, landing a $699 price tag that quickly went back up to $799 after Cyber Monday. http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/i75KlbMX1tU

Worried that you've not made the most of all those great Black Friday deals? Don't panic, because Cyber Monday is here to give you yet more opportunities to bag a tech bargain for yourself. That's right, the sales last all the way across the weekend, so you've got plenty of time to do your shopping - and we've got the very best Amazon offers right here. Amazon is of course one of the first names anyone thinks of when it comes to online shopping, and its catalogue of products is a vast one. We'll save you some virtual shoe leather by searching through the categories and deals pages on your behalf, surfacing the very best Cyber Monday 2017 bargains from Amazon on this very page. Whether you're looking for a digital camera upgrade or you need a video games console to keep the kids entertained, you should be able to find something of interest here. As well as pointing you towards the most attractive deals, we'll also give you some general tips about how to go about your Cyber Monday 2017 shopping at Amazon. Read on for all the Cyber Monday fun, and enjoy the savings! Cyber Monday deals quick linksAmazon's Cyber Monday homepageJohn Lewis Cyber MondayGAME Cyber MondayCurrys Cyber MondayArgos Cyber MondayTesco direct Cyber MondayeBay Cyber MondayAmazon Prime and Cyber MondayOne way to get ahead of the pack on Cyber Monday is to sign up for an Amazon Prime subscription, or make use of the one you already have: some of the bargains you'll see are exclusive to Prime members, or exclusive to Prime members for a limited time. As we're not privy to Amazon's exact plans, we can't be any more specific than to say that in general you're going to be at an advantage if you sign up for Amazon Prime before Cyber Monday arrives - the company is always looking to boost its subscriber numbers as high as it can, so expect it to have some incentives in store. You might get extra discounts on existing savings, or even deals that are exclusive to Prime members. You need to stump up £79 (or $99) a year at the moment for an Amazon Prime subscription (slightly more if you go month-to-month), which gets you a ton of benefits besides putting you at the head of the queue when it comes to Cyber Monday offers: Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Music, cloud storage space for your photos and of course a ticket to the Amazon Prime deals day every summer. Amazon Lightning DealsAmazon's Lightning Deals are special, time-limited offers that pop up on Black Friday and Cyber Monday, giving you the opportunity to grab a bargain in double-quick time. Stock is usually low and time is usually short, so if you don't jump in when you've got the chance, you run the risk of losing out completely. As they're limited by time and stock, you often see some hefty discounts on offer with these Lightning Deals, so they're a great option for the savvy Cyber Monday 2017 shopper. Of course, we don't recommend jumping into anything you're not sure about, but seize the opportunity if you are. A Lightning Deal is "a promotion in which a limited number of discounts are offered on an item for a short period of time" according to Amazon, and they can be found on the Today's Deals page. If you're a Prime member then you get access even earlier too. Amazon Cyber Monday dealsWith Cyber Monday 2017 rapidly approaching, we thought we'd run a recap on some of the best deals we saw at Amazon during the Cyber Monday 2016 event. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/uuabkBsKengE4vn9UGfi5d.jpg Gaming Cyber Monday deals - Amazon put up a host of special offers on the PlayStation 4 and the Xbox One last year, and it's hard to pick a favourite. If you're really pushing us, £310.34 for the 500GB PS4, Uncharted 4, FIFA 17 and Final Fantasy XV was pretty amazing. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kZWMxNLJUpVZ7UPpW3pAkf.jpg Computing Cyber Monday deals - as with consoles, you had a pile of great computing offers to tempt you into spending your cash at Amazon during Cyber Monday 2016, including the Asus GL552VW 15.6-inch gaming laptop down from £999.99 to £799.99. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nJSvJGzeRDUarmHeRJ9LYi.jpg Home Cyber Monday deals - Amazon had plenty of offers for the home as well during Cyber Monday last year, including a chunk of the Bosch ALS 2500 Electric Garden Blower and Vacuum to give your garden a bit of a tidy - it was £62.96, knocked down from £79.99. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vcWE25cxe24dMNLb8bbjBm.jpg Kitchen Cyber Monday deals - if it was kitchen gadgets you were after, then Amazon had plenty of those too for Cyber Monday 2016. One of our favourites was the ECOVACS W830, the amazing climbing window-cleaning robot, down to £159 from an original price of £249. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/pqxwsRBdMCFSi8c7Rt7gu.jpg Tablet Cyber Monday deals - Amazon likes flogging tablets, particularly its own tablets, and particularly on Cyber Monday. Last year you could get hold of the Amazon Fire HD 10 for a mere £152, down from £169.99, which is an excellent price for a 10-inch Android slate. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NwVjRMfu6sDFnKbRqVm746.jpg Phone Cyber Monday deals - if you like heavily discounted smartphones then Amazon's virtual shelves during Cyber Monday 2016 were like a candy store: to take just one example, the Sony Xperia X was down to just £319.99 from an original price of £499.99. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/EdCGz3CF98W9Nh4SeFS5n8.jpg Camera Cyber Monday deals - again we really were spoilt for choice when it came to cameras available on Cyber Monday at Amazon. One that particularly caught our eye was the Canon EOS M3 complete with lens, originally £479.99 but discounted to £412. Amazon on Cyber Monday 2017: what you need to knowEverything you usually associate with Amazon - speedy delivery, a wide choice of gadgets, competitive prices - still applies on Cyber Monday, making it one of the best places to do your shopping amidst the bedlam of tumbling prices and limited time offers. You're going to save yourself some time if you've already got your details all set up and registered with Amazon, including your delivery address, your delivery preferences, and a default payment method you can use. Of course keeping this page open and refreshing it regularly is going to save you some time too, as we'll bring you the best deals right here. Cyber Monday actually kicks off a whole week of special offers on Amazon, called Cyber Deals Week, so you can carry on saving money on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday too - get those Christmas presents in early (whether for yourself or others) and at bargain prices too. The top 5 Amazon deals on Cyber Monday 2016http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2zHdJbN8qL9m7kmmyJvhGE.jpg 1. Amazon Echo Amazon loves discounting its own hardware during special events, and for Cyber Monday last year it knocked down the price of the biggest Amazon Echo from £159.99 to £119.99. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oGvKRJwRcgS4iUjo7iiNFH.jpg 2. Panasonic TX-40DX600B 4K TV We haven't mentioned TVs yet but of course Amazon is one of the best places to get a big screen. Last year the 40-inch 4K Panasonic TX-40DX600B was down £120 to just £429. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/pUoqDEACCNSHcb2nTLznbK.jpg 3. Xbox One S bundle If you were in the market for an Xbox One S bundle during Cyber Monday 2016, you were in luck: Amazon had them on special offer, with Minecraft and Forza Horizon 3, for £199.99. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fRmHftxJqzRS9nbU4MawgM.jpg 4. HP Slimline 410-135na desktop One of the best computing deals we saw last year was on the HP Slimline 410-135na, a very capable desktop knocked down from the already decent £399 to just £329.99 for the day. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fKpRt4ZkApzVmavts6Vu9Q.jpg 5. Samsung SmartThings Starter Kit Cyber Monday 2016 was a great time to get started with a smart home setup thanks to Amazon, which offered the Samsung SmartThings Starter Kit for just £139.99 (£60 off). http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/zVUfHxinsiU

Kaspersky has kicked off the global launch of a free antivirus program which covers the core anti-malware capabilities, while leaving more advanced features as the domain of its paid-for products. Kaspersky Free will be the bottom tier of the range underneath the likes of Kaspersky Anti-Virus and Internet Security, providing the bare essentials of protection at no cost. That means antivirus for your PC, protection for your browser and email inbox, along with basic self-defence features and anti-phishing measures. And of course you get the benefit of Kaspersky’s highly-rated antivirus definitions. The other added boon is that this is a lightweight app, so has less of an impact on system resources than the premium products, which is always handy. Kaspersky Free already launched with an initial pilot program in Russia, China and some European countries last year, with the full global launch kicking off right now as mentioned, and the app going live for the US and Canada. The software will have a staged rollout worldwide, and unfortunately won’t be coming to the UK and Ireland until October, so we’ve still got a little while to wait this side of the Atlantic. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bfRxbs2Weko64gUsM6EHX.jpg More the merrierAs Kaspersky observes, having more people using its antivirus will mean more data to work with in terms of constructing defences against the latest malware, and that will lead to better protection for all the company’s users. Incidentally, if you were wondering what sort of features the premium (paid-for) versions of Kaspersky’s software offer over and above core protection, they include the likes of online payment protection, parental control features and built-in VPN functionality. Kaspersky does well in our roundup of the best antivirus softwarehttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/software-news/~4/QkumgI_Lc3E

Reports are emerging that Facebook is working on a smart speaker to join the rapidly swelling ranks already filling our homes. According to DigiTimes, unnamed sources from "the upstream supply chain" have confirmed that the speaker is going to be released in the first quarter of 2018. Said to be designed by Facebook’s secretive Building 8, the smart speaker will feature a 15-inch touchscreen manufactured by LG. This screen is apparently the thing that will set Facebook’s offering apart, as it's focusing on image display rather than voice recognition functionality. This makes sense for Facebook, with its mostly visual platform both as a social media giant, and its hugely successful chat app Messenger. This means it will be in direct competition with Amazon’s Echo Show. It could have also been in competition with Samsung’s Bixby speaker, which was rumored to have a screen. It's getting crowded in hereThat was before plans for the Bixby speaker looked like they might have crumbled under the crushing pressure of Amazon’s stronghold on the smart speaker market. It will be interesting to see if Facebook thinks its speaker will be able to stand the pressure. If the reports are right and we aren’t seeing it until next year, it will be entering a market with the Amazon Echo, Dot, and Show, along with Google Home, Apple’s HomePod, and Harman Kardon’s Cortana-powered speaker Invoke. And that’s before you even start considering all the third party speakers that are Alexa-enabled. It sounds like a number of prototypes of the device have already been produced, although we haven’t seen any leaks, specs, or even patents. As we hear more about this we’ll let you know. Want to hear more about the secret projects coming out of Building 8? Check out: Facebook foraying into Google Ara’s territory with new modular phone projectVia TechCrunch http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/w4GMgp3G3eI

We heard yesterday that Microsoft was dumping the venerable Paint app from Windows 10 with the incoming Fall Creators Update, but it seems that the nostalgia-sparked outcry at the move may have been premature, as the app will now be relocated in the Windows Store. Come the fall, MS Paint will still be ‘here to stay’ Microsoft noted in a blog post, but rather than a default part of Windows 10, it’ll be moved to the Windows Store where the app will be a free download. So anyone who doesn’t want to let go of the simple graphics app can still enjoy it, even though it won’t be developed any further. Going 3DOf course, it has been superseded by Paint 3D, and much of its functionality has been integrated into this successor. Microsoft reminded us: “Paint 3D – the new app for creativity, also available for free with the Windows 10 Creators Update, will continue to get new feature updates. In addition to the new 3D capabilities, many of the MS Paint features people know and love like photo editing, line and curve tools, and 2D creation are in Paint 3D.” Microsoft Paint has been present in Windows since the very first version of the operating system, so it’s perhaps unsurprising that a good deal of nostalgic fondness surrounds the software. As has been the case since the launch of Windows 10, Microsoft is keen to be seen as listening to its user base, and this is another demonstration of the company taking on board feedback. (Which is all part of laying the ghost of Windows 8 to rest – the OS which most users felt was forced on them, and that ‘nobody’ really wanted but Microsoft pressed ahead with regardless). Many of our best laptops of 2017 run Windows 10http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/software-news/~4/qZ3dUJvf_eM

Roomba maker iRobot has big plans for its automated vacuum bots, but it could involve gathering up something a little more personal than dust and crumbs. iRobot CEO Colin Angle thinks that the future of the company's floor cleaning hockey pucks may lie in using them to map the layout of customers' homes, according Reuters. In the report, Angle claims that while the internet of things boom has resulted in everything from smart thermometers to smart speakers, those devices still have a way to go in terms of spatial awareness of its surroundings. "There's an entire ecosystem of things and services that the smart home can deliver once you have a rich map of the home that the user has allowed to be shared," said Angle. Using regularly updated data from a patrolling Roomba, for example, smart speakers could better adjust to a house's acoustics or a smart thermostat could take your home's square footage into account for more accurate heating or cooling. While promising, some customers may find the data collection less-than-beneficial to their sense of privacy, especially since iRobot appears to be interesting in selling said data to the highest bidder. Roam-baAdvanced models of iRobot's vacuums like the Roomba 980 already use a proprietary technology known as Simultaneous Localisation and Mapping, or SLAM, to get a lay of the land when cleaning house. Angle's vision for this technology is to gather home layout data not just to help the vacuum stay on course, but also sell that data to third parties to improve their own smart appliances. While companies like Amazon, Google, and Apple would likely pay big money for that kind of data, (Amazon just recently made select Roomba devices compatible with its Alexa digital assistant) the idea of a smart vacuum recording floor plan data for sale does raise some concerns over privacy. One of the biggest drawbacks of digitally connected homes is the risk of hacking or otherwise compromising a user's private data. Even if iRobot can promise secure handling of its customer's home layout, the same can't be guaranteed for other companies using the same data for its own devices. That said, Angle adds that if it ever does go into selling collected home data from its Roombas, it wouldn't do so without the customer's permission. While that's a small comfort, we wouldn't be surprised if iRobot's newest initiative has users of its cleaning robots feeling a little dirty. How to use Raspberry Pi to make your own internet of thingshttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/_wtjaeMKfsY

As you may be aware, Chrome has something of a reputation for being a resource hog, and rival Firefox is aiming to hit Google’s browser in this potential Achilles heel with news that it has hugely streamlined memory usage when lots of tabs are open. And we mean lots of tabs. As Mozilla developer Dietrich Ayala explains, he did some testing with Firefox having 1,691 tabs open – yes, 1,691 – and found that while the current version of the browser (54) was very sluggish to start up and used a lot of system memory (unsurprisingly), Firefox 55 (currently in beta testing) and 56 make massive strides on both these fronts. According to Ayala’s benchmarking, Firefox 54 took over four minutes to start up with this massive-multi-tab configuration open in the browser, but with Firefox 55 that time has been reduced to just 15 seconds. Perhaps even more importantly, with all these tabs open Firefox 54 used up just over 2GB of system memory, whereas with Firefox 55, memory usage is less than 0.5GB. That’s obviously a startling improvement at just a quarter of the previous figure. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5n9hXYqPh2JfrHqkzp88Fm.jpg Image Credit: Dietrich AyalaQuantum tricksAll this is down to the new ‘quantum flow’ project in which Firefox engineers are seriously trying to optimize the browser’s level of responsiveness, clearly with a good deal of success. As mentioned, Chrome has something of a reputation for using up a lot of system resources, particularly with a lot of tabs active, and we’ve certainly experienced our PC having serious issues with large numbers of tabs open. Mozilla will be hoping to attract power users with this freshly streamlined operation and added nippiness, although it isn’t just those of us who have hundreds of tabs open simultaneously who will benefit. Obviously, the overall leanness of memory usage will be a good thing for everyone, even folks who only operate with a small collection of tabs. Firefox does, however, have a lot of ground to make up, only having a 12% slice of the desktop browser market according to Netmarketshare’s figures for June. That’s behind Internet Explorer which is on 16.8%, and Chrome is by far the dominant force with 59.5% of the market. Via: On MSFT Power users might be surfing the web on one of our best laptops of 2017http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/software-news/~4/b3v9SOxk0vk

It’s all well and good splashing out for a pre-built PC or putting together a bespoke tower yourself, but what’s the point of sinking all that money into it if you’re not getting the very best performance out of each component? That’s where overclocking comes in. Once thought the pastime of acne-ridden, basement-dwelling tech nerds, overclocking has now become one of the most widely used avenues for getting your PC firing on all cylinders. We’ve included some of the best free pieces of overclocking programs available right now, from mainstream utilities that anyone can pick up and use to complicated tools that enable you to tweak even the smallest of elements in pursuit of even more gaming performance. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XpjytZKadYHuY5Kqsnopd7.jpg http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vg6qYbL3nVErzAapgdBRdg.png 1. MSI AfterburnerIntimidated by overclocking? MSI Afterburner makes it easy for even complete beginners to wring extra power from their hardware One of the oldest overclocking tools out, but still one of the best, MSI Afterburner has become a mainstay on the PC overclock scene. So why is it still so popular? Well, for a start it’s very easy to use, making it ideal for newbies and those with an intermediate level of knowledge to push your graphics to their designed limit. Also, unlike EVGA PrecisionX (mentioned below), it supports both Nvidia and AMD processors. The current version of MSI Afterburner includes a still decent number of utilities, including GPU/shader/memory clock adjustment, the power to adjust advanced fan speed, and the ability to tweak GPU voltage control. We also like the bespoke hardware monitor included as part of the interface, which effectively tracks the performance of your rig and shows frame rates, etc while you’re playing a game. Sure, it’s not the most comprehensive of packages, and certainly won’t appeal to the hardcore among us, but it’s still a robust suite that will help transform your games if you’re relatively new to the scene. Download here: MSI Afterburner http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XpjytZKadYHuY5Kqsnopd7.jpg http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TVxen7XpaYHrkvgp7MRKGd.png 2. AMD OverdriveIf you have an AMD GPU, this is the only overclocking software you need Unlike MSI Afterburner, AMD Overdrive only supports AMD's own branded GPUs, but it still manages to offer one of the most impressive ways to get your PC running at an invigorated pace. As long as your CPU is of AMD origin (including its chipset), you can start pushing those components like they’ve never been tested before. Best of all, the attractive interface provides convenient access to an impressively in-depth set of tools to make this ideal for both relative newcomers and seasoned overclockers. So what does this brilliant little free overclocking tool offer? For a start, AMD Overdrive enables you to change the clock speed of your RAM and adjust the overall speed of your fans (an incredibly useful utility, especially if you’re currently having overheating issues). The built in status monitor lets you see the state of your processor in real time as you overclock it to the hilt, and with streamlined interface (one that’s markedly improved over the years), you can easily and confidently tweak the voltage or clock speeds by simply moving a slider. Okay, there’s a little more to it than that, but we like how cleanly it can distill its utilities down to simple actions. Download here: AMD Overdrive http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XpjytZKadYHuY5Kqsnopd7.jpg http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VtyPQkvrDxMVYUoZsB8fxh.jpg 3. EVGA Precision XFree, convenient overclocking software for Nvidia graphics card owners, with support for up to 10 custom user profiles Easily one of the most popular overclocking tools on the market today, EVGA PrecisionX has become a must for gamers looking to give their rig or gaming laptop a decent push in the hardware performance stakes. Unfortunately, EVGA PrecisionX only works with Nvidia graphics cards (sorry, AMD users) so you’ll need to have something like a GeForce GTX TITAN, 900, 700 or 600 installed. The latest version supports Microsoft DirectX 12 API, as well as enabling you to change your GPU’s clock offset and its memory clock offset. As if that wasn’t good enough, EVGA PrecisionX also presents you with the power to overclock your refresh rate and establish up to 10 individual overclocking setups. You can even seamlessly switch between them at will! This being a free overclocking tool aimed at gamers who want better performance with the minimum of hassle, the freeware offers an easily navigable interface that won’t drown you in too many options or utilities. It might not be as comprehensive as some of the more advanced tools out there, but if you’re looking to squeeze out better clock speeds overall, EVGA PrecisionX is an ideal addition to your machine. Download here: EVGA PrecisionX http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XpjytZKadYHuY5Kqsnopd7.jpg http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/txtrBzsCgAf37dFZsF4wg.png 4. CPU-Z and GPU-ZTwo free programs that will give you an in-depth look at your hardware, helping you see where there's room for improvement Not all free overclocking tools give you the kind of data you really need to see where you machine can be tweaked or adjusted. That’s where tools like CPU-Z and GPU-Z come in, offering an in-depth look into exactly how your PC or laptop is performing. CPU-Z enables you to track processor name and number details, determine codenames, identify processes, packages, cache levels and more. It can test the performance of your mainboard and chipset, as well as instantly bringing up memory types, sizes, timings and module specifications (SPD). It can even offer real-time measurements of each core's internal frequency and memory frequency. Then there’s GPU-Z, which supports Nvidia, AMD, ATI and Intel GPUs (so you’ll definitely have a card that’s compatible). The free tool displays adapter, GPU and display information, and provides all the information you’ll need for overclock, default clocks and 3D clock shenanigans. Both GPU-Z and CPU-Z work brilliantly alongside all of the overclocking tools in this list, so grab them both and take a peek deep inside your PC. Download here: CPU-Z Download here: GPU-Z http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XpjytZKadYHuY5Kqsnopd7.jpg http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/eJXxD2Fe96iFrMFe3TezaE.png 5. SetFSBOne for the experts, SetFSB lets you tinker with your PC's front side bus We’ve shown you some of the most popular tools and utilities in the world of overclocking, but what if you’re a seasoned PC builder who wants to squeeze every ounce of juice your machine has to offer? Sounds like you need something in-depth and comprehensive that’s been designed with overclocking pros in mind – say hello to the brilliant little tool that is SetFSB. Unlike some other overclocking tools, SetFSB is all about making adjustments to your system's front-side bus (FSB), which connects the CPU to the main memory. Its speed is measured in MHz and can vary from 60 to 400 (it can go higher if you’re lucky/slightly mad), so the higher the speed, the better the performance. Think of it as plugging yourself directly into the Matrix. One quick word of warning, though. SetFSB is not for the faint of heart and should only really be used if you’re an experienced PC tinkerer and overclock pro. You’ll need a strong knowledge of the limits of your motherboard and CPU before tinkering with its settings, otherwise you could end up cooking your machine due to the unbridled precision at your fingertips. Download here: SetFSB http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/software-news/~4/fNMMJKok3BI

We’ve talked a lot about the smart new features coming with the Fall Creators Update, but it has just emerged that Microsoft is cutting some of Windows 10’s capabilities with the upgrade, too, and that includes the likes of Microsoft Paint and Outlook Express. As Microsoft explains in a support post, some of these features are being completely removed, while others have been marked as ‘deprecated’, meaning they aren’t being developed at all anymore and will be removed in a future version of Windows 10 (i.e. they’re effectively dead, just not buried, as it were). As mentioned, Microsoft Paint, the simple graphics app which has been a part of Windows since the very beginning, will be dumped. Of course, that’s mainly because it’s been superseded by Paint 3D, but still, some folks might shed a nostalgic tear over the lightweight program. Living on the EdgeOutlook Express also gets the push with Microsoft explaining that it is non-functioning legacy code, and the Reader app is gone – mainly because in the latter case it’s been integrated into the Edge web browser. Screensaver functionality has been removed from Themes, and it’s deprecated elsewhere (such as in the Control Panel). Also, the 3D Builder app is no longer installed by default in Windows (although you can still grab it from the Windows Store should you wish). There are a multitude of other capabilities being dropped: for example, the use of the Enhanced Mitigation Experience Toolkit (EMET) will be blocked (Microsoft suggests that Windows Defender Exploit Guard’s exploit protection feature should be used instead). For the full list of cuts, check here. It’s also worth bearing in mind that while it hasn’t been dropped, we recently heard that Microsoft’s smart Timeline feature, which was originally planned to be part of the Fall Creators Update, won’t be ready in time. It will be in a future update though (the first one of next year, almost certainly). Lest we focus all our attention on what won’t be in the next major update, you can check out all the new goodies Microsoft is bringing to Windows 10 this fall right here. Want a Windows 10 notebook? Check out our best laptops of 2017http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/software-news/~4/8SF5Ve6VRiM

When Apple launched the game-changing iPhone, many people in the business world – including Microsoft's CEO at the time, Steve Ballmer – sneered at it. It didn't have a keyboard, was expensive, and didn't even have 3G in its original form. A lot has changed since then, and the numerous updates and tweaks that Apple has made and apps that have been released have turned it into the perfect on-the-go smartphone for business. The App Store is the main driver behind the surge in productivity on Apple's mobile devices, but it has become very crowded – more than 2 million iPhone apps at the last count – and finding exactly the right apps can be difficult. Which is exactly why we've compiled this list of the brightest and best business apps for the iPhone, including email, messaging and other productivity apps. Want Apple's latest and greatest? Check out TechRadar's iPhone 7 reviewSince Microsoft reluctantly brought the Office suite – Word, PowerPoint, Excel, OneNote, and so on – to the iPhone (and iPad), the apps have been getting better and better. The suite, which is broken down into separate apps, initially needed an Office 365 account to do many tasks – like editing documents – but that has since changed and Office is now the best way to create, edit, and distribute documents on an iPhone. Everything syncs to the cloud and documents created on a Windows PC or Mac can be opened and edited seamlessly. It's the best of the best for productivity and even beats out Apple's own iWork suite. Get the Microsoft Office suite apps hereFor those who want a more Google-y experience – or, most likely, rely on Google services – the company has a good set of apps for the iPhone which do pretty much what you'd expect. The Google Docs app, which is free and does not require a subscription, can be used to edit, export, and view documents (among other things), making it the perfect way to interact with Google's productivity software. The Docs suite is incorporated into one application which can be used to create word, spreadsheet, or presentation documents. Google has worked hard to make it as smooth and seamless as possible and the results are impressive. Get the Google Docs app hereThe Wolfram Alpha app is a mobile version of the website and it can be used to do almost any task. Unlike Google, which can add, subtract and so on, Wolfram Alpha can work out dates, times, food, complex mathematical equations, the weather and so on. The list is endless. The app costs £2.99 ($2.99 in the US, which is just under AUS$4) – there is also a subscription option which adds extra utilities – and is a valuable asset if you need to quickly work out something obscure, like how many days away a specific date is or, you know, the physical properties of white pine wood! Get the Wolfram Alpha appHaving a dedicated PDF reader can come in handy and Adobe does it best. The Adobe Acrobat Reader app, which is absolutely FREE, can be used to make edits and comments on PDFs, and much more. The software can also be used in conjunction with an Abode account, which adds various high-end features like the ability to export files into different formats. Apple does provide a PDF reader in most apps, such as Mail, but having a third-party app can come in handy if you look at, edit, and receive a lot of them. Get the Adobe Acrobat Reader appSpeaking of PDFs (see the previous page), one of the iPhone's biggest flaws is not being able to create them from an image. Luckily, Genius Scan – another free app – has you covered. The app has various different options and offers guidance on the best settings – camera position, lighting, and so on – for creating crystal clear PDFs, which can then be sent via text, email, or another messaging app, or exported to Dropbox, Evernote, Google Drive, or elsewhere. And Genius Scan can also organise PDFs within the app by tags, titles, and so on, making it ideal for creating and then storing large volumes of documents. Get the Genius Scan appAccording to Google, Gmail now has more than 1 BILLION active users! There's no doubt about it - Gmail is a goliath. Apple does offer support for the service in its own Mail app, but many users like having the Google-made app itself installed – mainly because it comes with a number of considerable added benefits. The biggest advantage of using Google's own app is that it integrates directly with other Google services, like Docs or Calendar. Invitations can be answered right within the app while Google+ posts become interactive inside Gmail. The app has the full range of achieving, tagging, labelling and categorisation features you'd expect, and is quite simply much better than Apple's built-in client. Get the Gmail app for your iPhoneSlack, the enterprise messaging app, has over three million daily active users, and is spreading to more and more workplaces around the world as companies move past email, which is now seen as slow and hierarchical, for a friendlier solution. Having Slack on the iPhone is a big bonus and can help with staying in touch on the move, which is essentially what the app is designed to do. Private and team chats are kept intact, notifications sync between devices, and even the read messages go across, which is especially useful if your team works around the globe and you often wake up to hundreds of new missives. Get the Slack appMailChimp is useful for anyone who wants to distribute an email newsletter to a number of people. The service, which launched in 2001, sends billions per month on behalf of its users and is free for anyone who doesn't have a massive mailing list. The iPhone app, which is a free download, does many of the same things as the desktop client but in a miniature format. Lists can be checked, created, edited and emails sent to recipients. Analytics for emails – who opened it, where, and so on – can also be viewed, giving valuable insights on-the-go. For those who manage a mailing list via MailChimp, the iOS app is a good thing to have installed on your device. Get the MailChimp appGood to-do list apps are in high demand as the iPhone becomes more and more ingrained into our daily lives. Setting a reminder for long- or short-term goals, tasks, and objectives is an easy way to keep track of everything. Apple recently beefed up its iOS-based offerings with a new Notes app, which features tick boxes, and a refreshed Reminders app. While these two efforts are good they don't come anywhere near Things 3, which has apps across the iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Things is, essentially, the king of all to-do apps with a list of features that is too lengthy to go into fully, but starts at simple cross-device syncing and ends somewhere around creating tasks that are labelled and repeat every other week. For people with lots to do, Things can't be beaten. Get the Things 3 appSaving articles for offline use is handy in so many ways. Commuting, for example, is far more tolerable with a lengthy piece from The Atlantic, Financial Times, London Review of Books, or any other publication that is saved offline and therefore not subject to a spotty internet connection. Pocket can also store videos and has the ability to sync, tag, and search the full text of any article if you get the monthly subscription option. While Pocket may not be a business app in the truest sense of the word, it's a valuable addition to any iPhone and makes the commute – or any other travel time, or perhaps your lunch break – much more interesting. Get the Pocket apphttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/software-news/~4/_QcjTT1Iud0

Whether you're asking how many cups there are in an ounce, or the capital city of some far flung country, Amazon's Alexa voice assistant, as found in its Echo speakers and Fire tablets, is surprisingly adept at reciting the information you need. But with the launch of the Echo Show, the screen-packing variant on the smart speaker range, it's now got to make that information visual too. Amazon may have found the answer in its latest purchase, Graphiq. Picked up for around $50 million back in May but only coming to light now, according to LA Times, the company makes interactive visualisations based on a user's searches, with a deep knowledge graph tapping into many corners of the web. Showing what you needWhile neither company has spoken widely on the details of the purchase, it seems a perfect match for the audio-driven capabilities of Alexa. Graphiq's ability to pair a search with a visual breakdown of facts and info makes it well suited to an Amazon range increasingly pairing audio feedback with visual cues. The potentially interactive nature, if converted into Alexa's new card format, would allow Amazon to dig deeper into a user's tastes too, watching the tangents they follow to better serve products of interest up for purchase. Graphiq's product comparison capabilities would be particularly useful here. Graphiq has more than 100 employees, the expectation now being that many will transition over to Alexa projects. Amazon Echo Show: Everything you need to knowhttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/dtjgFmvUD8U

After numerous reports that Samsung is developing an Amazon Echo competitor equipped with the company's own Bixby voice assistant, a new source has claimed that the plans have now been dropped. Speaking to the Korea Herald the unnamed source said, "Samsung currently does not view Al speakers as marketable, as the global market is already dominated by unbeatable Amazon and the Korean market is too small to make profits." Earlier this week, Samsung rolled out Bixby to English-speaking markets for the first time, suggesting that the voice assistant has a future, just not necessarily in the home as a smart speaker. A crowded marketIn SmartThings, Samsung already has a robust smart home ecosystem, but it appears this is not enough to give it the confidence to take on Amazon. Amazon Alexa already has a marketplace of 10,000 skills, allowing it to interface with everything from robot vacuum cleaners, to routers. It will be tough for any smart speaker to catch up with Amazon's hefty lead, and it looks like Samsung doesn't think the fight will be worthwhile. Via TheNextWebWhich is the best smart speaker? Our guide to Amazon Echo vs Google Home vs Apple HomePod has all the info you need to make your decision. http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/D52DPx3TI-o

Google Home may not be all that useful while trying to escape The Black Lodge, but it will allow you to start streaming episodes of Twin Peaks with your voice alone, thanks to the addition of Stan voice control functionality. The new feature comes just in time for the Australian launch of Google Home, which is available to buy as of today. Find the best Google Home deals at GetpriceTo take advantage of Stan's new Google Home features, simply open the Google Home app, head to the app's full settings, drop down to the 'Services' section, select 'Videos and Photos' and from here you can enter your Stan login details to link your account. Aside from searching for specific Stan TV shows and movies, additional voice commands include: play, next episode, previous episode, pause, resume, stop, skip back, turn on subtitles and turn off subtitles. Whether or not Google Home can explain what the heck is going on in the new Twin Peaks season is another matter entirely... Google Home tips and trickshttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/EkPdBudTM4M

Microsoft has unveiled a sleek smart thermostat called GLAS that's backed by its Cortana digital assistant. This is Microsoft's first-ever smart thermostat, and it looks incredibly promising – not to mention utterly gorgeous – based on a teaser video Microsoft released on YouTube. Made by Johnson Controls, a multinational corporation that invented the first electric room thermostat, GLAS not only taps into the power of Cortana but also Windows 10 IoT Core and Azure Cloud. GLAS senses when you're in a room to adjust the atmosphere accordingly. It monitors indoor and outdoor air quality and provides information on your energy usage and habits. And if a quick glimpse from the video is to be trusted, you can also check and update your calendar using GLAS. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Rtdm9mwGu89cuDgsGPZwiJ.jpg All of the information on Microsoft GLAS is displayed on a translucent touchscreen, and you can speak directly to the wall-mounted device, uttering commands to Cortana. Microsoft's video suggests the thermostat is meant for homes, businesses, doctors offices and just about anywhere else you can imagine a smart thermostat being put to use. Smart 'stat of tomorrow?We're still missing critical GLAS details such as how much it costs and when it will release. We've asked Microsoft for this information, and we'll update this story when we hear back. The smart thermostat space has been dominated by the likes of Alphabet's Nest, but Microsoft's first foray has a ton going for it, including a gorgeous design and all the heft of Microsoft's intelligent software and cloud systems behind it. GLAS joins the Invoke speaker as a Cortanta-powered device for the home. Made by Harman Kardon, Invoke is due to release in the fall, but it's just part of a grander scheme for Cortana in the home, which GLAS seems a key part of. As tech companies jostle for space in our homes, Microsoft is perhaps taking a smart tact by forgoing a smart speaker like Google Home, Amazon Echo and Apple HomePod. http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/I541mF7a_js

Avast, the biggest antivirus company outside China, has just announced its purchase of Piriform, creator of the enormously popular system optimization tool CCleaner. CCleaner has over 130 million users worldwide, on both Android and Windows, and is a powerful new string in Avast’s bow. “We see many commonalities between CCleaner and Avast, allowing for great new products for our user bases,” said Avast’s CEO Vince Steckler (pictured above) in a press release. “Avast and CCleaner are the top two downloaded products on popular download sites. They are both known by advanced users as focused on performance, so we believe there will be a great interest from our CCleaner customers in using Avast security products and vice versa.” Safe and secureIt’s not the only major purchase Avast has made recently. Last year, Avast bought rival PC security firm AVG, bringing 400 million new users under its wing. Don’t worry if you rely on CCleaner to keep your PC running smoothly, though – we don’t anticipate any changes to Piriform’s winning formula any time soon. After its acquisition of AVG, Avast pledged to continue supporting its software and, true to its word, it’s kept the two firms’ antivirus suites running in parallel. We predict it will let Piriform continue the good work, even if it integrates some of CCleaner's features features into its own programs. Check out our guide to this year's best free antivirus suiteshttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/software-news/~4/7WFZx8ljvIs

Back at it’s annual I/O developer conference in May, Google let slip that its Google Home smart speaker would finally be making its way Down Under, with the search giant announcing that Australians would be able to lay their hands on one by the middle of the year. Well, mid-year has well and truly arrived and so has Google Home, with the AI assistant reaching Australia just nine months after it was launched in the US. Home works much like Amazon’s Alexa (which is yet to be launched in Australia), Apple’s Siri on iOS or indeed Google’s own Assistant on Android devices. Owners can speak the “OK, Google” activation phrase and request to have music play around the house, to be read the latest news updates – both local and international – to get live traffic updates for their daily commute, and truly lazy/smooth Home-owners can even have it dim their lights for them. Starting July 20, the voice-activated smart speaker will be available alongside Google Wifi, the internet giant’s new mesh-networking system. “OK, Google, where can I find some Fosters on tap?”The Aussie version of Google Home comes with a Google Assistant that speaks with an Australian accent and is capable of understanding proper ‘Strayan speech when spoken to. Google has even added some quintessentially Aussie tricks to the smart speaker’s repertoire that are just waiting to be discovered. If you’ve got a large family, up to six people with a Google account can connect to a single device and it should be able to tell each user’s different voice. So if mum asks, “OK, Google, how do you make avocado toast,” followed by nana saying, “OK, Google, play Will I Am’s latest song,” Google Assistant will be able to tell who’s who. If you’re using a Chromecast, Google Home will also be able to turn on your TV and start streaming Netflix or Stan, on request. And Google Home should be able to fit in with any home’s decor, with a customisable base. Google Home will be available online directly from the Google Store, as well as from JB Hi-Fi, Harvey Norman, OfficeWorks, The Good Guys, Telstra, Optus and the Qantas Store for $199 starting July 20. Planning on getting yourself a Google Home? Here are some tips and tricks you can employ to get the most out of your new smart speaker.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/k15O8J_sggQ

If you thought Facebook was running out of ways to help you bombard your friends' News Feeds, think again. It appears the social media giant is testing out a new feature for its mobile app that allows you to make your own GIFs, according to The Next Web. Found in the upper portion of the app's camera, the GIF maker seemingly allows for short, looping video that can be augmented with effects and captions. It appears the GIF-making feature is not available to all users at this time, suggesting those who currently have their hands on it are part of a small test or the update is rolling out slowly. Additionally, it's suspected that Facebook's newest trick will roll out primarily to iOS devices before making its way to Android. We've asked Facebook for more information and will update this story as new details emerge. Though the new GIF-making feature hasn't been confirmed yet, we still look forward to the day we can resume posting short, looping posts for our Facebook feed — things just haven't been the same since Vine shut down, you know? Oculus Rift and Touch controllers get a permanent price drophttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/software-news/~4/m92teS0D09M

Evolution invites you to construct simple stick creatures, then leave them to their own devices and let them learn how to walk. You can play it in your browser, but if you want to save your creations you'll need to download the desktop version (available for Windows and Mac). Create joints, then link them with bones, then connect muscles to the bones. Once you think you have something worthy of the gift of life, select how many of the creatures should be in each generation, select an action (running, jumping, obstacle jump or climbing), then click Evolve. At first, your poor creatures will probably collapse in an undignified heap, but the most successful member of each generation will be used to spawn the next, and after several iterations hopefully they’ll evolve into something capable of locomotion as they learn how to use their muscles to best effect. My creature – a hideous tangle of muscle and bone – began by flailing and twitching like a stick man wrapped in a bungee cord, but eventually developed a kind of bouncy walk, using momentum from its horrible limbs to propel itself forward. Nothing as co-ordinated as actually walking, but satisfying nonetheless. Download here: Evolution Download of the Day is our pick of the best free software around – whether it's useful, fun, or just plain silly. If you have any recommendations, please send them to downloads@techradar.com. http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/software-news/~4/uRsJPWR1hsk

It’s been a couple of years since the Amazon Echo was first released in the US, and it makes sense that Amazon would have started to prepare a follow-up. Sure enough, we’ve heard reports of the company doing just that. According to a source, Amazon is preparing to release the new speaker later on in 2017, handily beating Apple’s own smart speaker, the HomePod, to market. Details are scarce on the new speaker, but we’ve collected everything we know together on this page, which we’ll be constantly updating as new information becomes available. Cut to the chaseWhat is it? A follow up to 2014’s Amazon EchoWhen is it out? ‘Fall’ - that’s roughly September to December for non-US folksWhat will it cost? Likely similer to the current Echo’s $179.99/£149.99 price pointWhat will it be called?We’re going to be really boring here and predict that the new Amazon Echo will be called the Amazon Echo once more or, at a push, the Amazon Echo (2nd Generation). Our reasons for this have to do with how Amazon has handled the naming of its TV streaming boxes. The Amazon Fire was first released in 2014, and the hardware was upgraded to offer 4K in 2015. However despite this upgrade, the hardware was still sold under the name ‘Amazon Fire’. Amazon has also done the same thing with the Amazon Fire Stick, whose name has remained consistent despite the addition of the Alexa remote and the upgrading of its internals. However, the speaker might end up being called the Amazon Echo (2nd generation) because this is the name scheme that’s been followed by the Amazon Echo Dot, which received a hardware upgrade that added a couple of extra buttons to its top. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kJco9kRM9aBySDtMf3aMBX.jpg What features will it have?According to Engadget, the 2nd Gen Echo will feature a number of acoustic upgrades. While the original Echo had just one tweeter and one woofer, the new speaker will have multiple tweeters, which should provide a decent boost to its audio quality if they’re well implemented. Its microphones will allegedly also see improvements, although it’s not yet clear whether these will be achieved through hardware or software upgrades. The focus of these improvements around audio quality suggest that Amazon has been rattled by the sonic chops of Apple’s recently announced HomePod. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZmYde4GqWuLt9EJyXnnKFD.jpg What will it look like?According to Engadget’s source the speaker will ditch the black plastic outer shell that can be found on both the existing Echo and Echo Dot in favor of a cloth design more similar to the HomePod. The speaker will allegedly also be shorter and slimmer than its predecessor, and will have a size similar to “three or four Echo Dots stacked on top of each other”. When the Google Home launched, Google made the speaker’s appearance customisable with removable speaker grills. It would be great if Amazon adopted a similar approach, which would allow us to make our own choice about the speaker’s color. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/h5tu6kCe5Z5kXgYqBCQPsT.jpg What we'd like to seeThe Amazon Echo speaker is a great piece of kit, but that doesn't mean it's perfect. Here are all the improments we'd like a second generation of the speaker to make. Better connectivity with external speakers Until recently, the biggest advantage Google Home had over the Amazon Echo was its ability to show content on nearby TVs and stereos through its Chromecast integration. However, recently similar functionality was added to the Amazon Echo to allow it to control playback on Amazon Fire devices. That said, the Amazon Echo could still use similar functionality when it comes to playing music on external speakers. At the moment you can connect the Echo to external Bluetooth speakers, but once you’ve done so the speaker plays all its audio through the external speaker. We’d like this functionality to be more versatile. It would be great to have the option of only playing music through the external speaker, with Alexa’s voice only being played through the speaker itself. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3f433b2889ba776b08b515c3343310ce.jpg Giving Alexa the ability to ask follow-up questions Although this would require an update to Alexa rather than the hardware it lives on we’d also like to see the voice assistant get better at asking clarification questions. Too often we find that Alexa will get confused if we don’t say an entire command correctly; in the future it would be great if it was able to clarify words that it didn’t hear. On a related note, our own Echo is now connected to a number of devices with similar names. It would be great if Alexa were better at telling the difference between them, so that we don’t have to resort to increasingly complex names for our smart home gadgets. Better skills that are easier to find Amazon has done a good job at building up the amount of Alexa skills on its store, but many of the skills are clunky and badly designed. Worse still, it’s very difficult to find the skills that are actually any good because the store isn’t very easy to navigate. For future Echo’s, Amazon should re-think how it approaches the skills store. A redesign feels necessary to allow good skills to be more easily located, and it might even be worth Amazon allowing developers to charge for skills, to make it more profitable for developers to invest in developing high quality skills. Amazon Echo vs Apple HomePod vs Google Home: the battle of the smart speakershttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/15T3omeufHE

One of Google Home's big advantages over the Amazon Echo is its integration with Chromecast devices, which allows you to ask the speaker to play audio or visual content through TVs and stereos with the applicable hardware attached. Now the Amazon Echo is getting similar functionality, but for now it's only going to work with Sony TVs equipped with Android TV. Available commands include turning the TV on and off, changing channels, controlling the volume, and switching inputs. No match for castingIt's a decent list of commands, but it doesn't quite match up to what Google Home is capable of. Using Google's speaker, users can request specific content from video streaming services to play on a screen. For example you could ask, "Ok Google, play Better Call Saul from Netflix on Living Room TV". However, Google Home does not currently offer any granular control of your TVs settings; so it looks like the two voice assistants have different strengths and weaknesses for now. What's surprising is that this Sony TV functionality has come to Alexa before Google Home considering that the TVs have Google Cast functionality built in. But with the smart speaker seeing rapid development, including the recent addition of multiple user support, here's to hoping it gets similar TV controlling functionality soon. Amazon Echo vs Apple HomePod vs Google Home: the battle of the smart speakersVia: 9to5Googlehttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/W5untN2W7y0

Amazon is reportedly developing the next generation of its Echo smart speaker, and this version will be trimmer and all around better than the current Amazon Echo. What's more, it could give Apple HomePod a run for its money. A source who saw a working model of this so-called Amazon Echo 2 spilled the details to Engadget, and the smart speaker sounds to be a significant upgrade over the two-year-old Echo currently on the market that also comes in a smaller package. In addition to more tweeters to produce better sound - a knock against the Amazon Echo now is that it's audio quality is sub-par - this new model will apparently shave down the Echo's (admittedly already slender) design. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZmYde4GqWuLt9EJyXnnKFD.jpg Apple HomePodThe Amazon Echo 2 will look as if a few Amazon Echo Dot speakers stacked together, have rounded edges and, interestingly, ditch the plastic coating for a cloth-like encasement, according to the source. This last detail may be an inspiration taken from the Apple HomePod, which has a soft fabric finish. The new Echo's design also sounds similar to the squat look of Apple's first smart speaker, which was unveiled last month. Price, set, match?The mics of the Amazon Echo 2 are also reportedly undergoing a redesign, which presumably means more accurate readings of voice commands. Though Engadget's source said some design features could change, this sounds to be a fairly close representation of what Amazon has planned for final release. The new Amazon Echo release date is said to be in the fall, which would give it a jumpstart on the Apple HomePod, which won't release until December. It's unlikely the Amazon Echo 2 will begin to touch Apple HomePod's price of $349, considering the current Amazon Echo price is only $179.99 / £149.99. Google Home, another sleek and small smart speaker, costs $129 / £129, though it's currently on sale for $99. But it seems that Apple's target competitor might not be the Echo at all: Apple HomePod is likely to compete more closely with Sonos speakers at its price point and with its features. But the comparison to other smart speakers for the home is unavoidable, and one that could prove difficult for Apple to overcome. It's not impossible, mind you, but customers may be left with a choice between better sound and lower prices, and as smart speakers improve on all fronts, the HomePod could find itself with nowhere to go. Amazon just wrapped up its big Prime Day sale where it took 50% off the Amazon Echo price. Could this have been a way to clear out inventory before a fall Amazon Echo 2 release? We can't say for sure, but let's just say the smart speaker stars are starting to align around Amazon introducing an upgrade soon. Amazon Echo vs Show vs Dot vs Tap: which is best smart home speaker?http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/3aguAdFjq0o

Amazon Prime Day is in full swing, and there are lots of deals on smart home devices to bring your abode into the 21st century without breaking the bank. From smart locks to security cameras to video doorbells, there's an on sale device to help protect, surveil and generally provide peace of mind when it comes to your home. These discounted prices are only good for Prime and Prime Student members, but you can get a free Prime trial today to take advantage of all the savings. Just be sure to act fast as some of these sales expire soon: The best security camera saleshttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rbESskj3TPMpRDsoUF3yf7.jpg Nextgadget security camera is $47.99 (was $65.99). That's a savings of 72% for an outdoor waterproof camera with infrared night vision, motion detection and a built-in 8GB microSD card, to name a few of its features. Ends soon. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/cNTMnMBXJURDRL4sQmQHYg.jpg Yi wireless security camera is $47.99 (was $59.99), or 20% off . This is an Amazon best seller, and with 1080p recording, baby crying and motion detection with alerts, and support for a microSD card up to 32GB, the Yi security camera is a great fit for any smart home. Today, it costs less than $50. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DWWFrTK9ghtprisW9VoMVj.jpg FDT indoor wireless security camera is $39.19 (was $69.99). This 720P HD camera can pan and tilt to cover maximum area in your home. It features two-way audio communication, easy connection to your mobile device and motion alerts to let you know when it picks something up. The FDT camera also features night vision. Ends soon. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DoAhGHL5SDPxspf7gvjCf.jpg Defeway 8-count Video Security System is $95 (was $298.33) on Prime Day. If you want to go all out in home security, then a full camera system like this one from Defeway could be for you. This Prime Day deal nets you eight cameras and a DVR at a discount of over $200. Ends soon. The best doorbell dealshttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/RbWaSMkgP9HodPtouwvvTD.jpg Ring video doorbell Pro is $229.99 (was $249). Though the Prime Day lightning deal is over, you can still save $19.01 on this eagle-eyed smart doorbell. Featuring motion detection alerts and night vision, you can see what transpires at your front door without looking through the peep hole. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9FayTqY7WgFWRdYpKZSoWL.jpg SkyBell video doorbell is $127 (was $159.03). Though this camera is currently out of stock, you can still order one and it will be delivered when available. Featuring full color HD 1080p recording and alerts, this is another system to keep eyes on your home, even if you're not home. Best Roomba deal http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/y84rD3ThGxva9ub5GTq7cN.jpg iRobot Roomba 652 is $249.99 (was $374.99) for Prime Day. You save $125 on this robotic (and kind of adorable) smart vacuum. Cleaning your house will be a relative breeze with the Roomba shuttling along. Automatic recharging makes sure you never have to remember to plug it in. It's Amazon Prime Day 2017, the online shopping giant's annual mega sale, with exclusive deals for Amazon Prime members – and if you’re not already signed up you can get a free trial today. Stick with TechRadar to find out how and when to grab all the best deals.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/TfGT0ksjvyc

Today is Amazon Prime Day, which means dozens of great products are available at massive discounts to Amazon Prime customers for today only. Amazon is also offering special Lightning Deals throughout the day. These are massive discounts that expire within a few hours, or until stock runs out – whichever is sooner! Here we've rounded up the best Lightning Deals available right now, but it's also worth keeping an eye on Amazon's Lightning Deals page to check stock levels. Some of these deals sell out in minutes! If you're not yet an Amazon Prime member, you'll need to sign up quickly before you can get any of these deals. You can grab a 30-day free trial easily enough, and if you stick around after that it's just £79 for the year. It's Amazon Prime Day 2017, the online shopping giant's annual mega sale. Stick with TechRadar for how to grab all the best deals. Technology Lightning Dealshttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7zLog7RH7PfkqFLUxb6NZg.jpg Netgear Arlo HD Security Camera Set: down to £199.99 (was £292.97) This security camera set is the perfect addition to your connected home. It's weatherproof, offers night vision, and provides movement alerts as emails or push notifications. Expires 11:59pm or when stock runs out http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gVPibp4Q4bPa46tDT4gW6S.jpg SteelSeries Stratus XL Wireless Gaming Controller: down to £30.99 (was £54.99) This full-size wireless controller is a great price this Amazon Prime Day. It's compatible with Windows and Android devices, and works brilliantly with Steam's Big Picture Mode. Expires 11:59pm or when stock runs out http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/biJe3s4yG8wMyqEC6XzDGR.jpg Jabra Move Bluetooth Headphones: down to £35.99 (was £54.03) Get a great discount on these wireless on-ear headphones with this Lightning Deal. Control music and calls directly from the headphones and enjoy up to eight hours of talk time. Expires at 11:59pm, or when stock runs out http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HJZWu5i8ThRTPafTi8izCb.jpg Tom Tom Runner 3 GPS Watch: down to £161.99 (was £221.55) This GPS sports watch is available at a great price in this Prime Day Lightning Deal. It has bike, swim, gym and treadmill modes, a heart rate monitor, and storage for up to 500 songs. Expires at 11:59pm, or when stock runs out http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YP8vvdvbbJXnyPRPJYNzu4.jpg Garmin Drive 40LM Sat Nav: down to £59 (was £96.48) This Garmin sat-nav helps you drive safely with alerts for danger spots, lane assist, and junction view. It has with lifetime map updates too. Expires at 11:59pm, or when stock runs out http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/JzLibYDpgyyDd5HuEhzGN5.jpg Jabra Hands-Free Speakerphone Car Kit: down to £19.99 (was £28.49) This hands-free in-car kit gives great sound quality, and is simple to set up – just clip it to your sun visor, pair it with your phone, and it will connect automatically each time you get in. Expires 11:59pm, or when stock runs out http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Eom95qWbqzqqbw944wkTyL.jpg Polar M400 GPS Watch: down to £89.99 (was £118.37) Get almost £30 off this excellent sports watch with this Lightning Deal, complete with heart rate monitor. It tracks your pace, distance and altitude, and connects to Polar's smartphone app. Expires at 11:59pm or when stock runs out http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/Gf8UREyAUsU

Today is Amazon Prime Day, which means Amazon has released dozens of amazing deals that are available for 24 hours to Amazon Prime members only. Here, we've gathered all of the deals in each of Amazon's categories. All of these offers will expire at midnight, so move quickly if you see something you like! If you're not yet an Amazon Prime member, you'll need to sign up quickly before you can get any of these deals. You can grab a 30-day free trial easily enough, and if you stick around after that it's just £79 for the year. It's Amazon Prime Day 2017, the online shopping giant's annual mega sale. Stick with TechRadar for how to grab all the best deals. Amazon Prime Day: Amazon devices dealshttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SATadb9EYTVTKd6XsiDr9h.jpg Audible: Get six months of Audible membership for just £2.99 per month! For that you get one free audiobook per month – the normal price is £7.99 per month! Amazing deal if you love audiobooks! Expires midnight tonight Amazon Warehouse: save an extra 20% on open-box products at Amazon Warehouse for today only! A great way to get super cheap deals. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/aDyV9WWDHpYchXqsjPp64H.jpg Amazon Echo: down to £79.99 from £149.99 The Amazon Echo is Amazon’s flagship smart speaker, powered by the world-renowned Alexa smart home helper. It's still the original smart speaker and one of the best. We gave it four stars in our review last year. Expires midnight tonight http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nCjPCGuHmMWCQMW4ugt64H.jpg Amazon Echo Dot: down to £34.99 from £49.99 The Echo dot is the mini and more popular version of the Echo. It sports a mini speaker and also an audio-out port to plug it into external speakers. It got 4.5 stars from us in our review just recently. Expires midnight tonight http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/AjhRgKGqWVp9TUXTib7aKd.jpg Amazon Fire TV Stick : down to £29.99 from £49.99 Amazon's TV and music streaming stick plugs straight into your TV and instantly smartens it up, bringing you Netflix, Amazon Video, Spotify, gaming, shopping and loads of other things. At £20 off, this is a must-buy Expires midnight tonight http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6aEXFkMsnYBMt3RSEuW8ZK.jpg Amazon Dash buttons: down to £1.99 from £4.99 Run out of that everyday item? Whether it's toilet paper, beer, cat food, coffee or something else, you can instantly order a same-day or next-day replenishment at the touch of one of these Dash buttons. Expires midnight tonight http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Tc9WRWmK4UCzQRaszNHh2H.jpg Amazon Kindle Paperwhite: down to £79.99 from £109.99 The Amazon Kindle Paperwhite is the step-up e-reader for those who want a higher-res screen, a built-in light and a more comfortable reading experience - and are willing to pay a little extra to get it. Expires midnight tonight http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/X6NCkEVV3T4DHMKCkNKf2H.jpg Amazon Kindle Voyage: down to £129.99 from £169.99 The Voyage is another e-reader and another step up in price, offering premium build quality, a flush display, an auto brightness display and a few other premium extras. A worthy step up from the Paperwhite. Expires midnight tonight http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/dpaf9KwPpdsEQVfk73MCkY.jpg Amazon Fire 7 tablet: down to £29.99 from £49.99 This is already a super cheap 7-inch tablet even before Prime Day. It packs the Alexa smart helper, and you can install all your favourite apps like Spotify and Netflix. At £29.99 there's no arguing with this amazing deal. Expires midnight tonight http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/qR2s3xdJriYgyR3abWzrkY.jpg Amazon Fire HD 8 tablet: down to £49.99 from £79.99 The Fire HD 8 tablet is a good step up from the 7-incher above and packs an 8-inch HD screen as well as some other core upgrades. Worth spending the extra if you want a bit more than the bare essentials. Expires midnight tonight http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/z2LsZKzdwywo9hZ6Su6ThY.jpg Amazon Fire 7 Kids: down to £69.99 from £99.99 This is essentially a Fire 7 tablet, with child protection software, a kid-proof case and loads of kids games and content to keep your little ones entertained at home or on long car journeys. Expires midnight tonight http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wgS8LcZ7mbqvNRrF9CKhkY.jpg Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids: down to £89.99 from £129.99 Essentially the same as above but with HD 8-inch screen and more oomph. Kids will appreciate the extra screen space, and they're less likely to get frustrated with a bit more grunt for their games and video. Expires midnight tonight Amazon Prime Day: Electronics dealshttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/GmH7jKPZXnw5bNKQYzUNCD.jpg PlayStation Plus: get 15 months for just £29.99! Absolutely amazing deal on a 15-month PlayStation Plus subscription here. Get it for just £29.99 which is about £25 less than the usual price. Expires midnight tonight http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3WiXYKh6NNbxdCersiRFf5.jpg Xbox One S bundle: down to £179.99 (was £296.21) Get the 500GB Xbox One S with Forza Horizon 3 and Minecraft and a chatpad and headset AND a second controller all for just £179.99. A brilliant console deal right there particularly if you're interested in these games. Expires midnight tonight http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2JwvaLEgawybT2LXRUmtyc.jpg Sennheiser Over-Ear Headphones: down to £79.99 (save £68.22) Sennheiser's audiophile-grade headphones are less than £100 this Amazon Prime Day – an amazing deal that can't last long! They have an open-back design with comfortable velour earpads and detachable 1.2m cable. Expires midnight tonight http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tgHQ7BGxajZovYX4yuKSRm.jpg UE Boom 2 Wireless Speaker: down to £71 (save £47.54) The UE Boom 2 Bluetooth speaker produces amazing 360-degree sound, and can pair with up to eight devices at the same time. It can be connected with Echo Dot and Alexa, and it's even waterproof! Expires midnight tonight http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZesMGUfJTfganUC9zn7zRc.jpg Bose Apple Headphones: down to £50 (save £49.95) This deal sounds too good to be true! These headphones from Bose are specially engineered for use with Apple devices, and deliver rich sound with a sealed acoustic design so you can get totally immersed in your music. Expires midnight tonight http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/49QsyErebZaNorhpQTTqQh.jpg Logitech Harmony Home Hub: down to £53.99 (save £33.96) If you fancy turning your house into a smart home, this is the Prime Day deal for you. Logitech's Harmony Home Hub lets you control up to eight devices from your phone, including locks, lights and thermostats. Expires midnight tonight http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/cdXSufpDWSxgifr6XWptn.jpg Bose Android Headphones: down to £50 (save £49.95) Bose doesn't just make top quality audio kit for Apple products – these in-ear headphones are made specifically for Android phones and tablets, with StayHear tips that hold them securely and comfortable in place. Expires midnight tonight http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xSyf6AxaoFQsHxjdmaYycb.jpg B&O Play Bluetooth Speaker: down to £179 (save £20) Bang and Olufsen makes amazing speakers, and this mobile model is no exception. It weighs just 600g, and is small enough to sit in the palm of your hand, but its sound quality has to be heard to be believed. Expires midnight tonight http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UTXQ4pigZF3h3BVcMNdZXo.jpg Jaybird Wireless Headphones: down to £79 (save £60.95) These Bluetooth earphones are cleverly designed, with the battery and electronics moved away from the earbud for a more snug and comfortable fit. They'll stay firmly in place, and are also available in gold. Expires midnight tonight http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/MBsFiMrG5RuQAVkWhP6KTa.jpg B&O Play Bluetooth Speaker: down to £224 (save £175) Get a huge discount on this top-quality speaker from Bang and Olufsen. It kicks out far more sound than most Bluetooth devices, with four active drivers and two passive bass radiators, and 24 hours of playback. Expires midnight tonight http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/y8Yfar23cvvhrPdydYQPKN.jpg Sony High-Res Headphones: down to £79.99 (save £70.01) These premium headphones from Sony have been slashed to almost half price for Prime Day, so grab them while you can! They deliver amazing audio quality thanks to carefully balanced components. Expires midnight tonight http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZVVfHs7xvv5VHxdf6uD9No.jpg LaMetric Smart Home Clock: down to £111.30 (save £47.70) Brighten up your home with this Wi-Fi enabled clock, which does much more than just show the time. It also displays notifications from your mobile devices, tracks the weather, and connects to online radio stations. Expires midnight tonight http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4hx9eif8GPRW4B7fkXeeBc.jpg Huawei Sport Smartwatch: down to £259 (save £120) Save an incredible £120 on this sports watch from Huawei, with SIM card support and 4G so you can receive notifications and get online without connecting it to a phone. It's compatible with both iOS and Android. Expires midnight tonight http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vSUZPXttbM2KWAmBxAF39H.jpg Garmin Forerunner 35 Watch: down to £109.99 (save £49.06) This GPS watch is lightweight and easy to use, making it perfect if you've never used a sports watch before. Track your heart rate, monitor how fast and how far you've run, and track your steps throughout the day. Expires midnight tonight Amazon Prime Day: Computing dealshttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PLUr6bFRFgndna8LZz4NQH.jpg Logitech K830 keyboard: down to £49.99 (save £38.12) This living room keyboard by Logitech is designed to use from your sofa, with illuminated keys for operating it when your lights are off. It's wireless, and includes a trackpad for mouse controls. Expires midnight tonight http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nDYfmPAbgi7GgGSF3S7efF.jpg Logitech H800 wireless headset: down to £53.99 (save £36) Listen to your music - or make and receive calls in Skype - without being tethered to your PC or Mac with this excellent wireless headset - which has had £36 knocked off its price. Expires midnight tonight http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hLsQwDxhT5pGFisnLGYtiU.jpg SanDisk Ultra 128GB USB drive: down to £24.99 (save £11) If you need to carry around a large amount of files, then this excellent deal could be for you. You get the fast USB 3.0 SanDisk Ultra with a whopping 128GB of storage space. Expires midnight tonight http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tzV2893KJSkJM3FbXMasx4.jpg Netgear Orbi Whole Home Wi-Fi: down to £199.99 (save £100) This innovative Wi-Fi router system creates a wide network over your house, letting you get Wi-Fi in the furthest reaches of your property. It's an excellent system, and today you get £100 off the price. Expires midnight tonight http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7E5rHeGiisMuj37Lm7QWoF.jpg Logitech Z623 2.1 Speaker System: £79.99 (save £76.65) Save almost 50% off this excellent 2.1 speaker set from Logitech. The speakers are THX-Certified, and the system includes integrated controls for easy management. Expires midnight tonight http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/RG9LHSba5yb3woatfiLTFg.jpg Total War: Warhammer: down to £11.99 (save £23.87) One of the best real time strategy games of last year has seen a huge reduction this Amazon Prime Day. For just over £10 you can wage war with Warhammer's iconic fantasy factions. Expires midnight tonight http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wPT4y5YHkRbuKVfRWDR2Da.jpg Watch_Dogs 2: down to £20.24 (save £19) Another brilliant game has had a healthy discount for Amazon Prime Day. The PC version of the popular third person hack-em-up is now just over £20, so if you've been meaning to play it, now's the time. Expires midnight tonight Amazon Prime Day: TV dealshttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SJbT9iQvidLWR2pXV5vAEg.jpg LG 27-inch HD Ready 720p TV: down to £144.99 (save £55) Looking for something for the spare room, or maybe something for the kids? While it comes with Freeview, there are no smart functions. But why not turn it into a smart TV with a super cheap Amazon Fire TV stick for just £34.99. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jc3eDzXNogeYTeZXi8ksqH.jpg Epson LCD Projector: down to £359.99 (save £160) Amazon has taken it's Deal Hammer to this projector, smashing £160 from the price for Prime Day only. This 1080p projector also has 3D. Expires at midnight Amazon Prime Day: Home improvement dealshttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/sYJhiDnGStxbzsX2RskoCG.jpg Hive Active Heating Kit: down to £103.49 (save £79) If you want to bring your central heating and hot water system into the 21st Century, you need a smart thermostat like Hive. This self-install kit is being discounted to £114.99 which is a big discount! Expires midnight tonight http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8Hq4M9FML5hyxMCTLBrPMH.jpg Bosch PSB 1800 LI-2 power drill: down to £47.49 (save £38) This is a best selling power drill on Amazon and today it's discounted by £28, leaving you paying just over £50. With 20 speed and torque settings, it's the ideal home owner's gadget. Expires midnight tonight http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/BfcwLMwZ2uBpbrQTrBfjzd.jpg Karcher K4 pressure washer: down to £134.99 (save £115) The summer is a great time to clean that patio! Get rid of the graffiti on the garage door! Clean the muck off that back wall! This powerful pressure washer is down to just £149.99. Expires midnight tonight http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QK8WsPi4XtVfEts2p55n5A.jpg Bosch Isio cordless shrub and grass shears: down to £32.99 (save £15) Trim the edges of your lawn, craft your bush into a precise and beautiful shape or just generally tidy up your garden with this cordless shrub trimmer! Expires midnight tonight http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/S5YfyFFbKu6ps2sNXFZXqb.jpg Karcher WV2 Premium Window Vac: down to £32.39 (save £19.61) Why only clean your windows when you can clean and dry them at the same time? This window vac is £19 off for today only - clean your glass and don't leave any streaks! Expires midnight tonight http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZJaohZqTV9KLuCw5qkT8iF.jpg Flymo HoverVac 280 lawnmower: down to £43.99 (save £22) How's this for a super cheap lawnmower this Amazon Prime Day? If your grass is looking a bit worse for wear, this deal will save you £22 - a lawnmower for just £43.99? How is that possible? Expires midnight tonight http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3TwmrehFsRFCLDSi4L9WWi.jpg Bosch Rotak electric lawnmower: down to £59.99 (save £25) If you prefer your electric lawnmowers to have wheels, this deal allows you to save £25 on the Bosch Rotak. Note the options to pay a little extra to get bundles including an extra blade. Expires midnight tonight http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/f8N8FXxaKX5cUyMwbeQGXU.jpg Bosch ART 23 electric strimmer: down to £15.99 (save £16) Tidy up the edges of your lawn with an electric strimmer. For £15.99 why would you not buy one of these? It's lightweight and easy to use too. Expires midnight tonight Amazon Prime day: Baby tech dealshttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KYrq7fYRduDMNqnbmScR2o.jpg Angelcare Movement and Sound baby monitor: down to £49 (save £21) If you need a new baby monitor, this deal from Angelcare is just for you! It monitors sound, movement and temperature in baby's bedroom so you can rest easy! Expires midnight tonight http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/72Xnp2pFoa6EuJQmQVmJNB.jpg Graco Stadium Duo double pushchair: down to £106.39 (save £73) Cracking deal on a double pushchair, ideal for keeping two kids under control at the shops! The usual price is £179.99 so this is a fat saving - a must buy for anyone with twins on the way! Expires midnight tonight http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZJDthQJeYSSNMr78ZFj6ea.jpg Graco Evo Stroller: down to £174.96 (save £75) If you need a new pushchair, this lush one from Graco could be up your baby's street! It's discounted by over 33% so a good saving. Still not cheap but good if you want something premium without a premium price. Expires midnight tonight Amazon Prime Day: Personal Care Dealshttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tZpMvT4WSHoQVdDjXm99EH.jpg Waterpik Pro Water Flosser: down to £40.49 (save £34.50) Keep your teeth clean and white with this advanced water flosser. Safe, gentle and effective, it uses water pressure and pulses to clean deep between teeth. Also available in black. Expires midnight tonight http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/k8XRMPuaweMUhDTWpm9rBn.jpg Philips Wet and Dry Shaver: down to £199.99 (save £250.01) Look sharp for less than half price with the world's most comfortable shaver. Its precision blades cut 30% closer, and its eight-directional head follows every contour of your face. The best shave you'll ever have. Expires midnight tonight http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wmvhHAGnPd9r9iTNodLCek.jpg Oral B Smart Series Toothbrush: down to £50.49 (save £43.51) This smart toothbrush removes surface stains for a whiter smile, and connects via Bluetooth to a wireless SmartGuide that gives you stats on your brushing. The standard color is black, but it's also available in white. Expires midnight tonight http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WLEcv6eTyoedbcSLu8yrpc.jpg Braun Multi Grooming Kit: down to £24.99 (save £17.42) Get everything you need to stay looking smart or try a new look with this ultimate grooming kit. It has four combs, a detail trimmer, and a nose and ear trimmer attachment – all of which are easy to clean with water. Expires midnight tonight http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rCEToXcTHxKEq38xzB8MBW.jpg GHD Air Wanderlust Hairdryer: down to £64.99 (save £13.01) This salon-quality hairdryer is a brilliant price on Prime Day. It has variable power and temperature controls for different hair types, and advanced ionic technology to eliminate frizz. Expires midnight tonight Amazon Prime Day: Pet dealshttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/AyUY7FhitFB9JUPoEeERjm.jpg Dog DNA test: down to £41.50 (save £17) With a simple cheek swab, you can uncover DNA-based insights that may help you understand your dog's unique appearance, behaviors, and wellness needs. You never know what you'll find out about your best friend! Expires midnight tonight http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bNfQoaJFTRDoyyjmwfByCB.jpg Interpet Fish Tank 64l Aquarium: down to £62 (save £60) Save big on this 62 litre fish tank aquarium. It has curved glass for a panoramic view inside and works with cold water and warm water fish - whichever you like (but not both at once, folks!) 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A beloved character from the new trilogy – this droid is remote controlled and drives along just like in the movie. Expires midnight tonight Amazon Prime Day: Luggage dealshttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3zNXEwY8ER7doTFkxpSUBN.jpg Trunki Suitcases: save up to 35% on ride-on suitcases These things are brilliant for getting the kids (or dad) through the airport without getting lost. Lots of designs are available with discounts. Frieda the Cow | Harley the Ladybug | Tipu the Tiger | Terrance (Blue) | Frank the Fire Engine Amazon Prime Day: Kitchen dealshttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LkBoixomecfn6ssqcivxg6.jpg Philips Airfryer: down to £85.99 (save £52.15) If you want to start eating healthier but aren't quite ready to quit the chips, this is the deal for you. The Philips Airfryer uses up to 80 per cent less fat than a conventional fryer, and has an auto-off function for safety. Expires midnight tonight http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hRrGmf7LkeEBJpFHGqK9FR.jpg De'Longhi Nespresso Machine: down to £125.99 (save £60) Smarten up your kitchen with this stylish coffee maker, which pours perfect cappuccinos and lattes straight into a glass. The standard color is red, but it also comes in black and white for the same amazing Prime Day price. Expires midnight tonight http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/MtiEyDWpNtxv4kPYvdB8EE.jpg Nescafé Dolce Gusto Machine: down to £25.99 (save £24) This is an amazing price for a coffee machine from a well-known brand. This Dolce Gusto model takes coffee pods, and has a removable water tank for easy filling. It's energy-efficient and easy to clean. A real bargain! Expires midnight tonight http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/N3Mqg252omVt3dv7Fx3iMb.jpg De'Longhi Bean-to-Cup: down to £399.99 (save £199.01) If you're a coffee connoisseur, a bean-to-cup machine is an essential investment. This machine has a memory function so it can make drinks just the way you like them, and cleans itself automatically. Expires midnight tonight http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/34HezNooBdCX8yGF8YebTK.jpg Breville Hot Water Dispenser: down to £39.99 (save £20) Where we're going, we don't need kettles. This hot water dispenser eliminates messy and potentially dangerous pouring, delivering just the right amount of hot water into your cup at the push of a button, any time. Expires midnight tonight http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oEpYQGq99WdcUE4ncGceDY.jpg Morphy Richards Breadmaker: down to £38.99 (save £18) With this breadmaker, you can have a fresh loaf ready every morning with practically no effort. The Morphy Richards Fastbake has adjustable crust settings, and can also make delicious cakes and jam. Expires midnight tonight http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/F5NJPVeE6zkA79Tyqe8GKW.jpg Jura Impressa Coffee Machine: down to £619.99 (save £329.96) This is a truly premium coffee machine that would put high street cafes to shame. It can use either fresh or ground beans, offers 13 preset drink settings, and has fine milk foam tech for the perfect velvety finish. Expires midnight tonight http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/dDpnCgrZJN9w8YJN3t5C86.jpg Philips Quick Clean Juicer: down to £120.99 (save £59.98) Getting fresh fruit juice has never been easier. This machine's extra-large feeding tube means less preparation is necessary before juicing, and it can be cleaned by simply running a juicing cycle with water. Expires midnight tonight http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2op2YXNnFVGvm8zVnzdzLf.jpg Tower Pressure Cooker: down to £34.99 (save £19.98) Prepare meals with the touch of a button using this six-liter pressure cooker. Pressure cooking locks in more nuyrients than other methods, and makes sure food cooks quickly and evenly. It's an amazing price this Prime Day! Expires midnight tonight http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LxT5AuXXZkUWW9ESXbc46e.jpg Philips Kitchen Food Processor: down to £50.99 (save £23.01) This is an amazing price for a great quality food processor that kneads, chops, blends, slices, shreds and granulates thanks to interchangeable blades and discs, and it'll stay steady and stable on your workstop. Expires midnight tonight http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/54rwHdkCqFT4n2wyyKBk3R.jpg Ninja Ultimate Mini Food Processor: down to £65.99 (save £29) Ninja food processors are hugely popular, so expect this Prime Day deal to sell out fast. The Ninja Ultimate is designed for nutrient extraction, pulling fresh, wholesome ingredients together for vibrant meals. 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Breville's design is great for deep-filled toasties, with cut-and-seal to keep all the cheese and other delicious fillings from spilling out. Expires midnight tonight http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZrzDMQb2EbzXE82MA3kcZV.jpg Breville Health Fryer: down to £84.99 (save £65.01) Breville's innovative fryer uses just half a tablespoon of oil to cook a kilogram of chips to crispy, golden perfection. The bowl tilts and rotates so food cooks evenly, and it can also be used to roast, bake and sauté. Expires midnight tonight http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7ABAGncEQ5yMb7SCkUBi2D.jpg Igenix Manual Microwave: down to £33.99 (save £25.95) If you're in the market for a new microwave, look no further – this model is smart, easy to use, and an absolute bargain on Prime Day. It comfortably fits a standard dinner plate, with five power settings and a 35-minute timer. 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Expires midnight tonight http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fWhLiu6cCo6Djsu7CteK5U.jpg Andrew James Nutri-Fit Blender: down to £34.99 (save £14.98) This powerful mini blender can blitz fruit and veg, crack seeds and stems, and even grind coffee beans and spices thanks to its 1,000W motor. £34.99 is a brilliant price for such a powerful blender, so snap it up while you can. Expires midnight tonight http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/qkjB5DgGJiidDHg9PHdq2E.jpg Andrew James Fruit Juicer: down to £27.99 (save £11.99) This premium juicer processes whole fruit and vegetables, with a powerful motor and sharp stainless steel blades to ensure you get as much juice as possible. Pulp is separated via centrifugal force. Expires midnight tonight http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/tZJBxy5JxkE