Home Appliances - Features

10 smart light bulbs that work with Amazon Echo and its virtual assistant, Alexa

Here’s how an Amazon Echo, Tap, or Echo Dot can light up your smart home.

Google's Nest struggles could set back the IoT movement

Despite the hype surrounding the Internet of Things and smart home, one of the industry's largest players, Google's Nest, is struggling to innovate and scale. What’s the problem?

Smart appliances at CES: Fancy fridges and robot butlers

From refrigerators that order groceries to robots that clean house, CES 2016 was full of high-tech appliances that will make our lives a whole lot easier.

In pictures: Samsung Forum 2012 (IT and Home Appliances)

Good Gear Guide traveled to Bangkok, Thailand to take a look at the 2012 Samsung Forum, where all the company's latest and greatest products were on display.

Hacked knitting machine can 'print' designs from Photoshop

Sometimes the best hacks are the unusual ones, and this one is no exception. Becky Stern hacked her Brother KH-930E knitting machine to create any design she made in Photoshop.

Unboxing: Dyson's AM03 Pedestal Fan 'air multiplier'

The arrival of a Dyson product at the GoodGearGuide offices is always cause for excitement.

Weird, wonderful and wacky home appliances and gadgets

We've rounded up some of the coolest concept designs as well as products actually available right now to show you that home appliances aren't boring!

In pictures: The ultimate robot vacuum cleaner roundup!

We take a look at the some of the amazing robot vacuum cleaners you can buy to clean your house!

Cats and robot vacuum cleaners unite: 12 cute, amusing and feline-filled videos

While many household cats hold unshakeable animosity towards the humble robot vacuum cleaner, there are many who have embraced the device.

Camping tech: Outdoor gadget excess

Even geeks and gadget fans go outside once in a while. This innovative gear will make you the envy of other campers while you're enjoying the great outdoors.

How to shop for an energy-efficient dishwasher

Most modern homes feature a dishwasher -- up to 50 per cent of households in Australia — with many people running their dishwasher up to seven times per week. It is a useful, time-saving home appliance. A quality dishwasher should have a lifesp...

Android Expansion: 6 Products That Aren't Smartphones

That little Android mascot must be struggling to catch his breath.

Samsung's twin convection oven

Recently we toured Samsung's white goods showroom and had a change to browse the company's range cook tops and ovens.

Up close with Samsung's 'Space' fridge

Recently we had the opportunity to tour Samsung's white goods showroom, including spending some time with the impressive Black SPACE SRS683GDHB refrigerator. According to Samsung there has been an increase in demand for black home appliances and so t...

Up close with Samsung's NaviBot: a robotic vacuum cleaner

Cleaning at GoodGearGuide has been a breeze these past few days. No, we haven’t hired a janitor to keep the Test Centre clean -- but Samsung lent us theirs. Allow us introduce you to the Samsung NaviBot; a sophisticated robot vacuum cleaner sent back...