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Smart doorbells aren’t just a way to get yourself a comical chime and a live feed into the world outside, these smart home necessities can do a bit of everything. Stop potential package thieves, answer your postman’s questions when you’re away, or keep an eye out for nosy neighbours. But with so many options now available, it can be hard to work out which device is best suited to you? Do you want something that’s cheap but light on features? Or are you happy to go all in, getting the full package in return? We’ve spent time testing out all of the best smart doorbells currently available to bring you our top picks below. The best smart doorbells in 2023 Ring Video Doorbell Ring (owned by Amazon) has been making doorbells for a decade now. That has led to their most recent option, the Ring Doorbell 4. Compared to brand’s like Google Nest or Arlo, the Ring doorbell isn’t exactly aesthetic, offering a purely utilitarian design. However, what you lose in design, you gain in a long l...

Menopause is the point when the ovaries stop working, after which there is no further ovulation, periods, or production of three key hormones – oestrogen, progesterone and testosterone – and women can no longer spontaneously become pregnant. Women’s experiences throughout perimenopause and post-menopause are highly variable. Such as the age of spontaneous menopause and the type and intensity of symptoms experienced. So, is menopause a major stage in ageing for animals? Interestingly almost all other animals retain the ability to reproduce throughout their lifespan. Other than humans, only female toothed whales (beluga, short-finned pilot, killer whales and narwhals) are known to go through menopause. So why are humans almost unique in experiencing menopause? This is not yet fully understood, but – in evolutionary terms – there must be a reason why female humans have developed to stop reproducing, then continue to live afterwards. One theory is the ‘grandmother hypothesis’, which s...

Electric fans have been part of daily life since the late 1800s. Some have even become iconic (think the ceiling fans spinning above scenes in Apocalypse Now or Blade Runner ). But times are changing: bladeless fans are revolutionising the way we cool ourselves down. They’re safer, move air more efficiently and may help to save money on your electricity bill. Not to mention, they just look cool. If you’re thinking of getting your hands on one, we’ve listed our top picks at every budget below. The selected options were chosen based on research and analysis of user reviews. EZSMART Bladeless Fan Cooler This bladeless fan from Ezsmart comes with an eight-hour timer and is designed to provide controlled airflow to keep you cool while you sleep. It features both remote and touch controls, allowing users to adjust the fan’s power level from across the room, and an 80-degree oscillation to distribute air throughout the room. The fan is said to be the perfect size to place on a desk...