Latest articles by Caroline Preece
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Best TV Brands — Our Picks for OLED, 8K, Budget-Friendly and More
Looking for the best TV brand for the biggest screen? Or with the latest tech? Here's our rundown
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Sony vs LG TV — We Put the Two Quality TV Brands Head to Head
We look at how the two TV giants compare, looking at their offerings for OLED, 4K, 8K, and more
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JBL vs Sony — Which Home Audio Giant is the Best Choice in 2024?
We compare JBL and Sony's Bluetooth and home theater options to see which is best
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Best Soundbars — Get That Superior Home Theater Experience With Our Pick of TV Speakers
These are our top picks for the best soundbars to add a cinematic tone to your next binge-watch, including models from LG, Sonos, Bowers & Wilkins, and more
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Sonos vs Bose — Our Audio Expert Compares the Two Giants in Home Sound
Sonos and Bose may be the biggest names in home cinema, but which is better for you? From its sound to how it looks, Livingetc picks a side
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Samsung vs Hisense — Two of the Most Trusted Mid-Range Brands, But Which is the Best in 2024?
We examine the TV offerings of Samsung and Hisense to determine which brand you should choose
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Mini LED vs OLED: Which Premium Screen Technology is Best in 2024?
We compare OLED and new kid on the block Mini LED, to see which is the best choice
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Best Wireless Doorbells — We Review and Rate Your Wire-Free Door Camera Options for 2024
Upgrade your home's security and discover the best wireless doorbells with welcoming chimes, secure video recording systems, and more
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Hisense vs TCL — Both TV Brands For the Budget-Conscious, But Which is Our Pick For 2024?
Trying to decide between Hisense or TCL TVs for your home? Here's a comparison of two budget-friendly brands to help you make the best choice.
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Best Surround Sound Systems — The Set-Ups We Think Sound (and Look) Brilliant
Get the best surround sound system setup of your dreams with our pick of TV speakers, soundbars and more
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Best 85 Inch TVs — Ultra Large Screens to Super-Size Your Entertainment
Upgrade your home entertainment with a cinematic feel using the best 85 inch TVs from Sony, Samsung, LG and more.
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Best Alexa Speakers — For Music, Voice Control, And Much More
In our edit of the best Alexa speakers, we have selected styles to suit every household's taste
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Best wake-up lights: the best sunrise lamps for a smoother start to your day
The best wake-up lights to help you get out of bed in the morning - so you can finally ditch the alarm clock
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Weber vs Char-Broil - can the budget brand beat out the fan favorites?
We compare two of the biggest grill brands to see how they measure up across performance, design, variety and more
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Chromecast vs Firestick: which streaming device is best for your home?
We compare the Chromecast and Firestick streaming devices to see which is the best in key areas
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Sony WF-C500 vs Airpods: are the budget earbuds a worthy competitor to Apple?
Sony's affordable earbuds get the thumbs up from us, but how do their compare with Apple's AirPods?
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Marshall Minor III vs Airpods: can the rock music masters beat out Apple?
We compare the Marshall Minor III earbuds with the AirPods 3 to see whether the classic rock rep of the former means it can take the tech giants on.
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HomePod vs Alexa: can Apple's new speaker topple Amazon?
With the release of a new Apple smart speaker, is the HomePod a threat to Alexa's dominance?
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Simplisafe Alarm System review: an excellent set of products with a couple of drawbacks
App troubles overshadowed what was an otherwise great experience with the Simplisafe Alarm System...
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Beats Studio Buds vs AirPods 3: battle of the Apple-backed earbuds
We compare true wireless earbuds from Apple and Beats, looking at design, comfort, audio, pricing, and more.
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Are DIY home security systems worth it? Looking at the pros and cons
We look at DIY security systems in opposition to professional systems to see which offers the best deal.
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Best streaming devices: access your favorite shows and apps whenever you want
Our pick of the best streaming devices from Google, Amazon, Roku and more
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Genius uses for your security system contact sensors, from someone who tests them for a living
Not sure what to do with those window sensors in your security kit? Here are our best discoveries.
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Should home security cameras be hidden? Your questions on practicality (and legality), answered
Can you keep your security cameras out of sight? We look at the reasons why you'd want to, and whether you should.
