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77. ECOVACS Deebot X1 Plus Robotic

Vacuum Cleaner

Style and functionality combine in this smart voice-controlled helper that offers integrated sweeping, suction and mopping for a super-effective clean. Plus, when it's finished its job, the Deebot X1 Plus even empties itself in its handy auto-empty station. 78. TP-LINK Tapo Mini Smart Plug (4 Pack) The smart revolution delivers one of the handiest devices imaginable – make any standard appliance clever! Control anything plugged in via the Tapo app, set timers, control by voice, and even randomise timings to appear home when you’re away. 79. EUFY RoboVac X8 Hybrid Let something else do surfaces, and twin turbine technology inside lends it extra oomph for dealing with the most stubborn dirty stuff – even pet hair. 80. GOOGLE Nest Wi-Fi Home Mesh Wi-Fi System (3 Pack) The entire family demands top notch Wi-Fi connection, and here’s the perfect way to keep everybody happy. Simple to install, a base router and two extenders deliver strong, reliable Wi-Fi right throughout your home – with built-in Google Assistant, too! the vacuuming and mopping, and with power! This sleek hybrid cleans multiple

84. SAMSUNG Galaxy Z Flip4 5G 256GB All the class leading features of Samsung Galaxy packed into a foldable form factor. Incorporating FlexCam, you’ll be able to capture group shots, selfies and videos from a unique perspective, thanks to the

FOR THE SMARTPHONE LOVER

agility of the Flip4. It opens to an impressive 6.7” AMOLED and comes with IPX8 water resistance. 85. MOTOROLA Razr 2022 5G 256GB

82. OPEL Mobile SmartKids 32GB (White) This Android 11 smartphone has a powerful suite of features to promote a safe experience. Designed for the young ones in the family, you can set restrictions on outgoing and incoming calls, as well as limits on apps and screen time. Plus, no camera means no photos ending up online.

The Razr 2022 flip design is not just compact. Flex View adds a new layer of functionality, so it stands on its own for new ways to interact, capture and create. It also has a leading edge Snapdragon 8+ processor, plus top shelf camera specs. 86. SAMSUNG Galaxy Z Fold4 5G 256GB You can use the Fold4 with one hand

83. MOTOROLA g22 128GB (Cosmic Black) The Motorola g22 has a versatile 50MP quad camera system that belies its budget-friendly price. You get Portrait Mode, Ultrawide, Night Vision and more! Enjoy your photos and videos on a 6.5” display, plus go all day with 5,000 mAh battery capacity.

with its 6.2” cover screen, or multitask with both hands making the most of the 7.6” main screen. Plus, add precision to productivity with S Pen (sold separately) use on the main screen.

81. PHILIPS Hue Colour Ambiance Bluetooth Downlight 90mm Swap out those old school downlights for these wonders and colour your world! App controllable via Bluetooth, or with extras via a Hue Bridge, access classic white or millions of colours, and use

The best selling tech at Christmas in 1954 was... Transistor Radio Popularised by every grandparent in the known universe, the Transistor Radio (once affectionately dubbed The Tranny) was the pocket-sized portable radio that was commonly seen and heard in suburban backyards and at sporting events. The popularity of the product would see rival companies across the world competing to produce the highest quality product possible, which would eventually be adapted into car stereos. Furthermore, the humble transistor radio would eventually be succeeded in the eighties and nineties by the arrival of Walkman portable stereos and MP3 players, although transistor-like portable radios are still readily available at JB Hi-Fi to this day.

voice control via Alexa or Google.

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