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November 08, 2022

From robot vacuums to smart mugs, technology can soup up your home and streamline everyday life. These home gadgets combine usefulness with an innovation factor, making them the perfect gifts this festive season.

- Natasha Stokes

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Ember Smart Mug (295 mL)

This heated ceramic mug keeps hot drinks at an ideal temperature thanks to its charging coaster, for around 1.5 hours. Drinking temperature can be set at 57C-62.5C on a companion app. £99.95, amazon.co.uk

Roku Streambar

This sleek soundbar adds smart capabilities and surround sound to any TV, enabling easy access to streaming platforms on the biggest screen in the house. Sound optimisation features can lower the volume on commercials and dial it up on dialogue, with Bluetooth functionality enabling music playback from other devices. It comes with a manual remote and also supports voice control. £129.99, roku.com

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