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Neil Walker Has Passed Away - RIP Neil

Posted: 26 April

Neil Walker Has Passed Away - RIP Neil

My Dear, amazing wonderful husband, father and son-in-law has passed. A kind and generous man who lived life to the fullest. A loyal companion through thick and thin, a beloved father, 
has left us far too soon. Even though we said goodbye with tears and laughter, the loss is a void that cannot be filled. 

Neil Walker

24-01-1956 - 24-04-2024

Claudia & Oma Ina

Andy & Danielle

Vega-Lee...

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How to increase your chances of success in a tax dispute or appeal

Posted: 25 April

How to increase your chances of success in a tax dispute or appeal
by Martin O’Neill @ Keystone Law

Don’t represent yourself – Before any dispute, HMRC will conduct its investigation. This will involve having meetings with you and an analysis of your books and records. You won’t be told you need to have advisers present, and commonly HMRC try to keep the meetings relaxed. It may not feel like it, but the HMRC officers are conducting...

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Warning - CLONING ISSUE

Posted: 11 December

A FAKE person is trying to clone Novaphone Poland. He DOES NOT represent Novaphone.

Do NOT fall for this FRAUD

Fake contact person - Robert Rochowiak

Fake Mobile/Whatsapp: +48 798 556 993

FAKE bank account number on their FAKE proforma invoices:

IBAN: PL05194010764972757100000000

Credit Agricole, Swift: AGRIPLPRXXX

Stay Safe

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Tech Radar Updates

Dreame unveils a full suite of new products, led by the X50 Series Robot Vacuum

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Dreame has announced a suite of new cleaning devices to be showcased at its first UK flagship shop in Birmingham
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What is Samsung's ambient sensing? Unpacking the new SmartThings AI features

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While it wasn't a huge reveal, Samsung's SmartThings announced some new AI tools that are coming to its smart home ecosystem and Home AI, including ambient sensing.
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Your Samsung Galaxy Ring might be the key to a smarter home thanks to SmartThings' connected device roadmap

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At an exclusive VP roundtable during CES, I learned more about Samsung’s plans SmartThings - including how devices like the Samsung Galaxy Ring might fit in
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Govee Outdoor Projector Light review: this smart projector left me more annoyed than overjoyed

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This smart outdoor projector is a few things short of meeting its full potential.
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Philips Hue Play Light Bar review: a fun and flexible addition to your home theater setup

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Got a Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box? This compact light will add a new dimension to your movies and games, wherever you put it.
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Got Philips Hue lights? A free software update could turn them into motion sensors

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Occupation detection with no extra hardware required.
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The Google Home app is getting a big update, and it's good news for your security

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Nest Protect and improved support for Matter-compatible smart locks incoming.
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LiDAR vs vSLAM: which robot vacuum navigation technology is better?

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vSLAM and LiDAR will both help your robovac find its way around, but one is better than the other.
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I can't wait to try out these 3 great plant tech gadgets that I saw at CES 2025

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From AI gardener apps to self-watering plant pots, these are three of my favorite plant tech gadgets from CES 2025.
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Forget AI, there's only one thing I want from Philips Hue this year

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An assistant that can design custom mood lighting sounds fun, but it's not my top priority.
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Tiny feet, bionic arms, and bots that can deliver a sandwich – 6 weird and wonderful robot vacuum innovations from CES 2025

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CES just proved that robot vacuums can do more than clean your floors.
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GE Cync Lighting Dynamic Effects Smart Bulb review: colorful, bold lighting in traditional bulb form

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The GE Cync Lighting Dynamic Effects Smart Bulbs provide fantastic dynamic effects and rock solid connectivity, though it is limited to certain smart home ecosystems.
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Narwal’s new robovac will moonwalk your floors to get even the thickest carpets clean

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The Narwal Flow has a novel way of getting deep into those carpet fibers.
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This awesome E Ink poster frame looks like the future of wall art, if you can stomach the price tag

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The PocketBook InkPoster is a gorgeous (if expensive) way to display art on your walls.
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Nanoleaf's Ambilight alternative is now even easier to install – no more corner brackets

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Nanoleaf 4D V2 comes with a lightweight, bendy light strip, and supports wider screens.
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I've been smart home hunting at CES 2025, and these are the coolest gadgets I found

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CES 2025 will set the pace for smart home gadgets this year, and boy has it delivered some of the coolest smart home tech I've ever seen.
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The Hyve smart delivery pod takes a surprisingly low-tech approach with a focus on simplicity and sustainability

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The latest smart delivery pod is dubbed the Hyve, but it doesn't scream high-tech.
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This smart-home control button might look like a simple wall switch, but it's way more than that

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The Flic Duo can be wall-mounted or carried around the home, and can be set to control just about anything.
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Ecobee's new smart thermostat could save you money on heating – and it's half the price of the latest Google Nest

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The Ecobee Smart Thermostat Essential helps you schedule heating and cooling, and spot opportunities to cut energy consumption.
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The Philips Hue app is getting a big upgrade this year, with a new generative AI assistant

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Details are scant so far, but Signify claims it's the start of "a new era in smart lighting".
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Eat your heart out Daleks: Dreame's newest robovac can climb stairs

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The search for ways to get robot vacuums over tall thresholds reaches inevitable conclusion as Dreame launches bot with tiny mechanical legs.
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Philips' first Matter-compatible smart lock works with Apple HomeKit, Alexa, and Google Assistant seamlessly

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The company is also releasing a lock with palm-recognition and video.
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I got a sneak peek of 3 great new AI features for Google Home devices and TVs, and one is straight out of a Black Mirror episode

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I got to try out Gemini's supercharged Google Assistant that's set to bring great new features to Google TV and smart home devices.
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This new robot vacuum-and-mop is so eagle-eyed it can even spy clear liquid spillages

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The Eureka J15 Max Ultra uses AI to detect even the most subtlest differences in texture and reflections.
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Brisk It's new wood pellet grill promises AI cooking at a more affordable price

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CES 2025 has introduced a new Brisk It Zelos grill, and the Vera 2.0 cooking AI.
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Switchbot's new renter-friendly smart lock can be retrofitted onto almost any door – even yours

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With 16 unlocking options, including Apple HomeKit support.
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Forget bird watching, bug watching could be the next bug… er, big thing

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Bird Buddy creator unveils Wonder Blocks and Petal at CES 2025
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This lock is about to unlock a major iOS 18 UWB feature

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Ultraloq Bolt Mission UWB + NFC is spatially aware.
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This new Kidde Ring Smoke Alarm might be just what my smart home is looking for

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Ring is finally adding more alarms to its smart home mix but it’s not building them
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Ring is giving two of its best security cameras a free video-quality upgrade this week

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The Ring Spotlight Cam Pro is one of two cameras getting a 2K upgrade
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This robot lawn mower promises to traverse awkward lawns with the agility of a mountain goat

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The Lymow One lawnbot is designed to offer "sturdy, speedy, superior" mowing.
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Samsung’s Ballie robot companion still comes in yellow, but has more AI and a promised 2025 launch

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TechRadar saw the cheerful yellow robot and chatted with Samsung's Head of Home Entertainment Product
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Roborock's new robovacs are determined to get under your sofa – here's how

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The new Saros 10 and 10R are ready to bust dust in places other bots can't go.
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Roborock’s new robovac has a mechanical arm that can pick up your socks and maybe also play with your cat

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The Saros Z70 doesn't just clean your floors, it'll tidy up for you first.
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If your Google Nest smart speaker has been giving you the silent treatment, there's now a fix

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Some users found that their devices stopped responding to voice commands between Christmas and New Year's Day.
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Dreame X40 Ultra review: the smartest robovac yet

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The Dreame X40 Ultra is very smart and more than capable of handling complex vacuum and mopping tasks, but is it worth the premium price?
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These are the best tech investments you can make in 2025 that should last for years

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Tech obsolescence is a real problem, but these tech items will carry you through the years ahead.
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LG will debut its latest smart appliances at CES, and I'm ready to throw down my life savings for its fully transparent disco-ready T-OLED refrigerator display

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LG has announced its second-generation smart appliances, including a refrigerator with a fully-transparent screen.
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Samsung expands its AI Home technology to new appliances, and there's one I'm beelining for at CES

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This tiny Mirumi robot straps to your bag and looks around.
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How to secure your home with smart tech

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Thanks to the latest smart security devices, monitoring your property both inside and out is now easier and cheaper than ever before.
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This cheap Shark robot vacuum deal is here to transform your cleaning routine for the new year

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The Shark Matrix robot vacuum just got a major price cut, so you can start the year with a clean house, minimal effort required.
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Xiaomi X20 Pro robot vacuum review: a brilliant budget buy

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The Xiaomi X20 Pro looks and performs like a premium model, but the price tag is far, far lower.
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So you got a video doorbell or security camera for Christmas - what do you do now?

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Hints and tips about how to get the most out of your new property-protecting present.
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7 things I learned after getting a smart home security camera

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Chris Price give some handy tips on how to get the most out of your home security device.
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I tried using Alexa and smart home devices to help fix my irregular routine – and it changed my life

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Smart home devices are useful for many reasons, but for me, it’s all about getting my life in order. Here’s how automations and clever smart assistant features helped me fix my routine.
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5 overdue robot vacuum innovations I want to see in 2025

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From D-shaped bots to better-looking docks, here's what's on my robovac wishlist for the new year.
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My technophobe mom loves her new Amazon Echo, so I'm shopping these after-Christmas sales to kit out her new smart home

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Kit out your smart home for less with up to 50% off Amazon Echo devices.
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Got a new Amazon Echo speaker or Show? Here are 7 common mistakes when setting up Alexa and how to avoid them

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There are settings you should change when setting up an Echo device. Here are the most common ones people overlook.
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Apple’s rumored Ring video doorbell rival could have a clever Face ID trick

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The Apple HomePod could soon be joined by a smart home lock and doorbell with Face ID.
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