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Mi Smart Band 5

+++++£30 / stuff.tv/MiBand5

Fantastic value and decent features make this

an easy fitness tracker to recommend.

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Sega Mega Drive Mini
£70 / stuff.tv/MegaDriveMini

There’ll always be rows over
whether Nintendo’s or Sega’s
games are better, but the Mega
Drive Mini wins the miniature retro
console war in terms of the faithful
recreation of both hardware and
software – especially as there are
42 titles included.

Raspberry Pi 400

£94 / stuff.tv/Pi400

This DIY computer kit isn’t about

the work (or homework) it can

do, but what you can turn it into.

It’s an affordable standalone

programming rig, a hub for

electronics and a stashable

device that can become any

classic home computer in seconds.

Moto G8 Plus

+++++ £180 / stuff.tv/G8Plus

This is classic Moto: a smart, well-equipped

smartphone for under £200.

Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 2

+++++ £90 / stuff.tv/Wonderboom2

A rugged little wonder that’ll bring a sonic boost

to any occasion.

SoundMagic TWS50

+++++ £79 / stuff.tv/TWS50

Expertly judged wireless in-ear performance at

an eye-catching price.

Chromecast with Google TV

+++++£60 / stuff.tv/ChromecastTV

A solid buy if you like Google’s casting tricks but

also want all your TV apps in one place.

Apple HomePod Mini

++++, £99 / stuff.tv/HomePodMini

This smart speaker is a sonic success... but only

worth getting if you’re an Apple Music subscriber.

Ring Indoor Cam

+++++£49 / stuff.tv/RingIndoor

This cute little spy-cam is a bona fide bargain for

anyone with security worries.

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Amazon Echo Dot

(4th Gen)

from £35 / stuff.tv/Dot

This fabric-covered take on Marvin the paranoid

android in disguise as a Magic 8-Ball feels

playful yet classical. It can’t match a full-size

smart speaker for audio, but as a little radio

and an Alexa assistant for the bedside table

or kitchen worktop, this cutey gets the job

done. It’s worth paying £15 more for the ‘with

Clock’ version, which adds extra functionality

beyond telling the time.

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O NOW ADD THIS

Sportlink Wall Mount

This minimalist acrylic mount for

the Dot will keep it clear from wet

surfaces in the bathroom or kitchen.

£12 / amazon.co.uk

Stuff says +++++

With the optional clock, this is our

favourite bedside wondergadget

Stuff says +++++

A superb gadget for hacking around

and exploring computing’s past

Stuff says +++++
Sega’s back – and this really is the
ultimate mini gaming machine

Fed up of yelling?

Alexa’s voice can

work like an intercom

with connected

Echo devices.

Alexa Voice

Shopping lets you

order from Amazon;

add a ‘voice code’ to

keep the kids off.

TIPS &

TRICKS

Dot at your bedside?

Saying “Alexa, turn on

whisper mode” will

stop it waking up

sleepyheads.

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