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South Wales Guardian
11-07-2025
- Business
- South Wales Guardian
Aldi's new must-have gadgets in life hack range from £5.99
The supermarket has announced its latest range hitting middle aisles across the UK, aimed at helping households lead a hassle-free life. These 'ingenious' devices offer clever shortcuts to aid everything from stress-free mornings to spotless homes. This clever little gadget cleans floors with its three-stage suction, sweeping and mop functions, and you won't need to lift a finger. With an app-controlled system compatible with Google, Alexa, and Siri, this cleaning hack is ideal for busy bees with limited time for the everyday burdens. Not only saving time, this 'must-have' saves Aldi customers £99 compared to similar products such as the Beko Robot Cleaner. This stylish bedside companion not only offers temperature display at a glance but calso harges phones with its wireless MagSafe charger as well, freeing mornings from pinging notifications and doomscrolling. The clock charges phones with its wireless MagSafe charger (Image: Aldi) Choose from three shades of black, brown or beige to match any décor and enjoy a more peaceful start to the day. With a sleek stainless-steel, matte black finish, app control over both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi enables it to be switched on from the comfort of bed, while simple temperature control from 40 to 100 degrees Celsius means it is always just right. Need a bit longer in bed? Just turn on the 'keep warm' function. Featuring an easy-to-use touch screen and simple temperature display, shoppers can enjoy peace of mind thanks to the automatic switch-off safety feature. What's more, the Aldi Smart Kettle received the seal of approval from tea etiquette expert, Jo Bryant. Take a look at our review of Aldi's new smart kettle. Do you need a new kettle? (Image: Newsquest) Easily taking the hassle out of pet care with its auto-gravity design and non-slip rubber base, pet parents can feel confident their furry family members can stay fed and hydrated all day long. Recommended reading: Best Aldi July Specialbuys from Lilo & Stitch range to LED face masks Aldi Baby Event is back with savings of up to £50 on big brands, but be quick I tested Aldi's best award-winning wines under £10 and there's one you must avoid Looking for more impressive gadgets? Aldi's new life hack range offers more clever solutions to modernise everyday chores. Print photos and notes on the go with the Mini Thermal Printer (£9.99) and manage smart home devices with the Smart Adapter (£6.99), or keep valuables hidden in plain sight with the Fake Safe Assortment (£6.99). Available as a book or pillar candle, it will look discreet at home in any shelf display. Aldi's life hack heroes will be in stores from July 13, but shoppers need to be quick, as with all Specialbuys, once they're gone, they're gone.
Leader Live
10-07-2025
- Business
- Leader Live
Aldi's new must-have gadgets in life hack range from £5.99
The supermarket has announced its latest range hitting middle aisles across the UK, aimed at helping households lead a hassle-free life. These 'ingenious' devices offer clever shortcuts to aid everything from stress-free mornings to spotless homes. This clever little gadget cleans floors with its three-stage suction, sweeping and mop functions, and you won't need to lift a finger. With an app-controlled system compatible with Google, Alexa, and Siri, this cleaning hack is ideal for busy bees with limited time for the everyday burdens. Not only saving time, this 'must-have' saves Aldi customers £99 compared to similar products such as the Beko Robot Cleaner. This stylish bedside companion not only offers temperature display at a glance but calso harges phones with its wireless MagSafe charger as well, freeing mornings from pinging notifications and doomscrolling. The clock charges phones with its wireless MagSafe charger (Image: Aldi) Choose from three shades of black, brown or beige to match any décor and enjoy a more peaceful start to the day. With a sleek stainless-steel, matte black finish, app control over both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi enables it to be switched on from the comfort of bed, while simple temperature control from 40 to 100 degrees Celsius means it is always just right. Need a bit longer in bed? Just turn on the 'keep warm' function. Featuring an easy-to-use touch screen and simple temperature display, shoppers can enjoy peace of mind thanks to the automatic switch-off safety feature. What's more, the Aldi Smart Kettle received the seal of approval from tea etiquette expert, Jo Bryant. Take a look at our review of Aldi's new smart kettle. Do you need a new kettle? (Image: Newsquest) Easily taking the hassle out of pet care with its auto-gravity design and non-slip rubber base, pet parents can feel confident their furry family members can stay fed and hydrated all day long. Recommended reading: Best Aldi July Specialbuys from Lilo & Stitch range to LED face masks Aldi Baby Event is back with savings of up to £50 on big brands, but be quick I tested Aldi's best award-winning wines under £10 and there's one you must avoid Looking for more impressive gadgets? Aldi's new life hack range offers more clever solutions to modernise everyday chores. Print photos and notes on the go with the Mini Thermal Printer (£9.99) and manage smart home devices with the Smart Adapter (£6.99), or keep valuables hidden in plain sight with the Fake Safe Assortment (£6.99). Available as a book or pillar candle, it will look discreet at home in any shelf display. Aldi's life hack heroes will be in stores from July 13, but shoppers need to be quick, as with all Specialbuys, once they're gone, they're gone.
South Wales Argus
10-07-2025
- Business
- South Wales Argus
Aldi's new must-have gadgets in life hack range from £5.99
The supermarket has announced its latest range hitting middle aisles across the UK, aimed at helping households lead a hassle-free life. These 'ingenious' devices offer clever shortcuts to aid everything from stress-free mornings to spotless homes. Aldi's new 'must-have' gadgets in life hack range Robot Vacuum Cleaner (£99.99) This clever little gadget cleans floors with its three-stage suction, sweeping and mop functions, and you won't need to lift a finger. With an app-controlled system compatible with Google, Alexa, and Siri, this cleaning hack is ideal for busy bees with limited time for the everyday burdens. Not only saving time, this 'must-have' saves Aldi customers £99 compared to similar products such as the Beko Robot Cleaner. Wooden Wireless Charging Clock (£14.99) This stylish bedside companion not only offers temperature display at a glance but calso harges phones with its wireless MagSafe charger as well, freeing mornings from pinging notifications and doomscrolling. The clock charges phones with its wireless MagSafe charger (Image: Aldi) Choose from three shades of black, brown or beige to match any décor and enjoy a more peaceful start to the day. Smart Kettle (£29.99) With a sleek stainless-steel, matte black finish, app control over both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi enables it to be switched on from the comfort of bed, while simple temperature control from 40 to 100 degrees Celsius means it is always just right. Need a bit longer in bed? Just turn on the 'keep warm' function. Featuring an easy-to-use touch screen and simple temperature display, shoppers can enjoy peace of mind thanks to the automatic switch-off safety feature. What's more, the Aldi Smart Kettle received the seal of approval from tea etiquette expert, Jo Bryant. Take a look at our review of Aldi's new smart kettle. Do you need a new kettle? (Image: Newsquest) Pet Auto Waterer (£5.99) and Pet Auto Feeder (£5.99) Easily taking the hassle out of pet care with its auto-gravity design and non-slip rubber base, pet parents can feel confident their furry family members can stay fed and hydrated all day long. Recommended reading: Looking for more impressive gadgets? Aldi's new life hack range offers more clever solutions to modernise everyday chores. Print photos and notes on the go with the Mini Thermal Printer (£9.99) and manage smart home devices with the Smart Adapter (£6.99), or keep valuables hidden in plain sight with the Fake Safe Assortment (£6.99). Available as a book or pillar candle, it will look discreet at home in any shelf display. Aldi's life hack heroes will be in stores from July 13, but shoppers need to be quick, as with all Specialbuys, once they're gone, they're gone.
Daily Mirror
08-07-2025
- General
- Daily Mirror
Brits are making cups of tea all wrong as Aldi confirms correct way
According to a recent survey, many Brits have been making their cups of tea wrong, and as the average person drinks four cups a day - here's how you make it 'properly' One thing we Brits know is a good cup of tea - but it seems many of us are still making them wrong. A good cuppa can solve pretty much anything, and with roughly 127 million consumed in a day, it's clear it's a national staple. In data released by budget supermarket Aldi, nearly a quarter of people aren't making them right, which is alarming as it works out that the average Brit is gulping down four cups of tea. More than half the nation (55%) also reportedly say they'd prefer a brew over a coffee. Research commissioned by Aldi quizzed the nation to discover what makes the perfect cuppa, with 78% so passionate about the hot drink, that they give exact instructions when someone offers to make them a cup to make sure they get it right. What comes first the milk or the water? It found that 67% of people believe English Breakfast is the go-to-brew, but alarmingly, a quarter have been making it "wrong" by adding the milk first while 78% add the water first before letting the bag stew for TWO minutes to achieve the ultimate shade – classic builders (toffee brown). Half (49%) agree that a splash of semi-skimmed milk should then be added to help bring the temperature down to 57 degrees, which is considered the perfect drinking temperature. Jo Bryant, etiquette consultant, said: "It's clear that tea remains a very important part of our lives, with the average Brit consuming a staggering 1,460 cups a year, and each tea-drinker has their own particulars about how they have their tea. "I'm with the majority as I love a cup of English Breakfast tea, freshly-brewed for around two minutes, with a moderate amount of milk – and it's always tea first, milk last." Jo said it's "good manners" to check how someone likes it when offering to make them one, and it's not just about whether they take sugar or not. "It is better tea-making etiquette to also enquire about strength and any other preferences. Try to take the time to make perfect brews for friends, colleagues and family, and make sure you remember just how they like it for next time." More than four in five (85%) feel so strongly about 'liquid gold' that they admit that it is important to them that their partner and family know how they take their tea, which is lucky as partners (57%) and mums (28%) all seem to nail the perfect cuppa. To combat being given a bad brew, Aldi has announced the launch of its NEW Smart Kettle and at just £29.99, it is set to solve the nation's tea woes – available in stores from 13th July. The Smart Kettle costs just £29.99 and features smart app control over both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, temperature display and an easy-to-use touch screen temperature control from 40 to100 degrees Celsius as well as a keep warm function.
Scottish Sun
05-07-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Aldi is selling an essential kitchen gadget that's £70 cheaper than the John Lewis version – but you'll need to be quick
TEA-TOTALLY GOOD Aldi is selling an essential kitchen gadget that's £70 cheaper than the John Lewis version – but you'll need to be quick Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) TEA-loving Brits can now get their hands on a must-have kitchen gadget that promises to take the stress out of brewing – and it's a bargain. Aldi has launched a brand new Smart Kettle for just £29.99, making it £70 cheaper than a similar model sold by John Lewis. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 The Aldi Smart Kettle lands in stores from July 13 5 Sage stainless steel smart kettle available at John Lewis 5 It can be controlled via Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, letting you boil the kettle straight from your phone The Aldi Smart Kettle lands in stores from July 13. With a sleek stainless-steel finish, the kettle not only looks the part, but it's packed with clever features. It can be controlled via Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, letting you boil the kettle straight from your phone. There's also a temperature display and an easy-touch screen so you can set the heat anywhere between 40°C and 100°C, depending on your drink of choice. It even comes with a keep warm function, meaning no more running back to re-boil the kettle – something 48 per cent of Brits admit to doing after getting distracted. That's a lot of wasted water, energy and time. The launch ties in with new Aldi research showing that tea remains the UK's top drink, with the average Brit drinking four cups a day. That's 127 million cups brewed daily across the country. Despite our national love for a brew, nearly a quarter of people (22%) are still making it wrong – by pouring the milk in first. According to the study, 78 per cent of people agree water should go in first, with the tea bag left to steep for two minutes for that perfect 'builders' brew' colour – toffee brown. ALDI BARGAIN BUYS English Breakfast tea remains the firm favourite, with 67 per cent choosing it over other blends. And when it comes to milk, most agree that a splash of semi-skimmed is best to bring the temperature down to the ideal 57°C. Etiquette expert Jo Bryant explains: "It's clear that tea remains a very important part of our lives, with the average Brit consuming a staggering 1,460 cups a year. "It is good manners when making someone else a cup of tea to check how they like it. "Try to take the time to make perfect brews for friends, colleagues and family, and make sure you remember just how they like it for next time.' The Aldi kettle might also help avoid the classic office dilemma – badly made brews. The research revealed that colleagues are the worst at making tea (45 per cent), while partners (57 per cent) and mums (28 per cent) tend to get it just right. The data also shows just how picky we are. Over three-quarters (78 per cent) of tea drinkers give specific instructions when someone offers to make a cuppa, including strength, milk, sugar (or no sugar at all), and even which mug to use – with 40 per cent claiming to have a favourite mug that makes their tea taste better. Compared to John Lewis's Sage Smart Kettle, which retails at £99.95, Aldi's version offers comparable smart features at a fraction of the price. While Sage is known for its premium kitchen appliances, Aldi's kettle delivers similar functionality – including app control and temperature settings – making it a standout choice for shoppers after modern convenience without the designer price tag. How to compare prices to get the best deal JUST because something is on offer, or is part of a sale, it doesn't mean it's always a good deal. There are plenty of comparison websites out there that'll check prices for you - so don't be left paying more than you have to. Most of them work by comparing the prices across hundreds of retailers. Here are some that we recommend: Google Shopping is a tool that lets users search for and compare prices for products across the web. Simply type in keywords, or a product number, to bring up search results. Price Spy logs the history of how much something costs from over 3,000 different retailers, including Argos, Amazon, eBay and the supermarkets. Once you select an individual product you can quickly compare which stores have the best price and which have it in stock. Idealo is another website that lets you compare prices between retailers. All shoppers need to do is search for the item they need and the website will rank them from the cheapest to the most expensive one. CamelCamelCamel only works on goods being sold on Amazon. To use it, type in the URL of the product you want to check the price of. 5 The launch ties in with new Aldi research showing that tea remains the UK's top drink, with the average Brit drinking four cups a day 5 English Breakfast tea remains the firm favourite, with 67 per cent choosing it over other blends
