A smart speaker on a coffee table in front of a sofa

Assistive tech, the turmoil of choosing between accessibility and privacy

I have a confession to make – I do not own a smart speaker. Not only that, but I have no intention of getting one. If I have my way, no Alexa, Google Nest or Apple HomePod will ever be brought into my home. The thought of having a device constantly listening into my conversations, …

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Letting the (brick) dust settle – Part 4: That perfect souffle

Surely the most straightforward part of designing a kitchen is choosing the appliances, right? For some it’s simply a case of going for a preferred manufacturer, for others it will be what works the best and for some it will be driven by budget. Still others may spend hours on end trawling the review websites …

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