This £13 USB air cooler and humidifier fan has six speeds and quiet operation

People rushing to buy ‘amazing’ ice-fueled air cooler that’s dropped to under £40 as UK heatwave hits

A cool deal for a cooler room With heatwave warnings issued across England and temperatures continuing to climb, many people are searching for affordable ways to stay cool. This portable air cooler could be just what you need to get through the hot weather, and for a limited time, it’s available for less than £40! []

Its extremely hot right now: Stay cool and save over $10 on the DREO TurboPoly Fan 512 at Amazon

As of July 10, the grey DREO TurboPoly Fan 512 is discounted to 86.40 at Amazon. That's 14 off its list price of 99.99.

This £59 portable air cooler deal includes a 4L tank, ice pack and oscillation

The Wowcher offer includes a portable oscillating air cooler with three speed settings, removable wheels, a 4L tank and an ice pack for extra cooling on warmer days

The Hennessey Venom F5-M is the world’s most powerful manual hypercar

Its 6.6-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine produces 2,031bhp and is priced from the equivalent of £1.9m.

Shoppers Say This Cordless Vacuum Has the Same 'Suction Power' of a $400+ Dyson — but It's Just $130 at Amazon

It can cover an “entire 1,200-square-foot house” on a single charge

Western Europe logs hottest June on record: EU's climate service

Much of western continental Europe experienced drier-than-average conditions in June, alongside extreme heat

Steam Machine price announced and even Valve admit it’s too expensive

Valve has revealed the price of two different Steam Machine console models and explained why they’ve been forced to sell them for more than they originally planned.

Best air conditioning units 2026, tried and tested in the UK heatwave

For when your fan just won’t cut it

Indian AC makers want a piece of Europe's heatwave boom but exports unlikely before 2027

Sales and customer enquiries for cooling products have reportedly climbed two to three times in parts of Europe, where extreme heat is becoming more frequent

These bestselling fans can help you stay cool during the Fourth of July heatwave

Keep your home cooler without relying on the AC around the clock. These bestselling fan deals are perfect for tackling the expected Fourth of July heatwave.

Eurostat: Energy use for cooling in EU households doubled in six years

Brussels – There has been a steady, gradual increase in energy consumption for domestic cooling: in the European Union, this reached 80,400 terajoules (TJ) in 2024, double the 2018 figure of 40,500 TJ. According to Eurostat, the EU’s statistical office, as temperatures rise, air conditioning is playing an increasingly important role in combating the heat. Between []

Bots buy up Britain's air con: Over-heating customers complain as cooling units for sale online disappear as soon as they try to buy them - and reappear at six times the price on eBay

Bots buy up Britain's air con: Over-heating customers complain as cooling units for sale online disappear as soon as they try to buy them - and reappear at six times the price on eBay

The most budget-friendly dishwashers, according to Consumer Reports

A great dishwasher doesn't have to cost you more than 1,000. Consumer Reports tested budget models on washing and drying to find five worth buying

Why baseballs fly farther with climate change

Simple physics explains why a warmer atmosphere allows for more home runs.

Battling a heatwave? Here's how the right thermostat fan setting can help you feel cooler

Your thermostat's fan setting, often overlooked, significantly impacts home comfort and energy bills. While 'Auto' conserves electricity and improves summer humidity control by running the fan only during heating/cooling cycles, 'On' offers consistent temperatures and better air filtration. For allergy sufferers or those with pets, 'On' might be beneficial despite higher costs. Consider your household's priorities to choose the best setting.

Valve reveals Steam Machine pricing, and it’s definitely not a budget console

Valve has officially revealed Steam Machine pricing, with the new SteamOS-powered gaming PC starting at 1,049 ahead of reservations opening this week.

Steam Machine Price and Release Date Finally Revealed by Valve

After months of anticipation, Valve has finally revealed the price of its upcoming Steam Machine platform. In a new update on the official Steam website today, the Steam Machine was confirmed to be releasing in two variants. The first comes with 512GB of internal storage and will retail for 1,049. The second Steam Machine then []

Just in Time for July Fourth, I Found 3 Great Yeti Cooler Deals (2026)

Yeti coolers are very nice and very expensive. Three very different models are on sale right now.

Sound Advice: Freshen up with quality air purifier at a bargain price

Mooka M200L Air Purifier delivers high quality and clean air at a bargain price: If your newspaper ran the picture I submitted with the column, the dog is my little guy Beni! You can read more about him on mylittlegabby.com, a personal website ...

It's easy to find a great gamepad that's cheaper than the Steam Controller - here are my top picks under $100 based on hands-on testing with each one

It's easy to find a great gamepad that's cheaper than the Steam Controller - here are my top picks under $100 based on hands-on testing with each one

Nvidia Says It’s Figured Out How to Solve This Big Problem With Data Centers

The solution involves coolant that’s ‘warmer than a hot tub,’ according to Nvidia.

Whole-Home Diffusers vs Plug-Ins: Everything Buyers Should Know

Luxury home buyers are quietly rewriting the rules on what a house should smell like. Plug-in air fresheners and scented candles are losing ground to HVAC-integrated systems that pipe fragrance through a home’s ductwork, and the price tag is no longer a curiosity. A whole-home scent diffuser can run several hundred to several thousand dollars []

My laptop now runs much cooler and the fix was only $5

You can go lower.

Western Europe has hottest June on record: C3S

Western Europe has hottest June on record: C3S

AccuWeather: Warmer, less humid

Wednesday is shaping up to be the best day of the week.

Heat, humidity and health

Heat, humidity and health

Western Europe Had Its Hottest June on Record

Western Europe experienced its hottest June on record last month, scientists said Thursday, as a long heat wave toppled records across France, Britain, Spain and other countries. On average, June temperatures across Western Europe were 3.05 degrees Celsius, or 5.5 degrees Fahrenheit, above their normal levels from the past few decades, according to Copernicus, the []

Valve finally reveals Steam Machine prices, your wallet isn’t ready

Valve finally revealed the price of its cube-shaped Steam Machine gaming machine alongside the wishlist going live, and oh boy, it’s pricey. The Steam Machine will come in four configurations. There’s a version with 512GB of storage and a version with 2TB of storage, and customers can opt to get either version with a Steam []

Why bulky laptop chargers are a relic of the past

Laptop chargers are much easier to travel with these days, and there's one specific technology that is largely to thank.

4 major health organizations say there’s an exact temperature where fans do more harm than good

In extreme heat, your fan may be working against you. The post 4 major health organizations say there’s an exact temperature where fans do more harm than good appeared first on Upworthy.

How having a fan can save you money if you have air con

Mechanical fans still have a role to play and they make a room feel cooler by 4°C

China’s cooling, e-commerce giants reap windfall as a scorched Europe scrambles for relief

A heatwave sweeping across Europe has triggered a massive surge in sales for Chinese home appliances, with e-commerce giant Alibaba recording triple-digit growth for air conditioners and fans on its overseas platforms. On AliExpress, Alibaba’s international retail site, the June debut of air conditioners in Germany saw warehouse inventory for a 2.35-kilowatt Midea model completely wiped out by Thursday, according to data from Alibaba. The trend was also stark in southern Europe. Fan sales in...