A buckwheat pillow and a 10lb blanket: what you loved most in September

Plus: a dog-training hack, ice-cream makers and a really heavy blanket

The best earplugs in the US, for concerts, power tools or just sleeping better – tested

From inexpensive foam options to silicone models with customizable filters for concerts, we found the best earplugs for every ear and situation

Traveling or standing all day? Compression socks will help your feet. Doctors recommend these five pairs

Compression socks provide relief during long flights, hours on your feet or after surgery. Doctors say the best pairs are from Bombas, Physix and Sockwell

The 27 Fourth of July sales worth browsing while you hide from the heatwave

We hand-picked the best US Fourth of July sales and deals in outdoor gear, travel and more on products we’ve actually tested ourselves

Prime Day ends today – here are the 52 best deals to scoop up before they’re gone

Amazon Prime Day ends tonight. The Filter US vetted sales on the Our Place Titanium Always Pan Pro, Hatch Sunrise Alarm Clock and the Ninja Creami ice cream maker and more

Have I been drying myself all wrong? My investigation into blanket-sized ‘bath sheets’

The American Soft Linen Oversized Bath Sheet promises more drying capacity than the pathetic cotton rag in your bathroom. Are they any good?

UK shoppers inspired by health food trends on social media ‘lift retail sales’

Year-on-year credit and debit card spending in January is highest upsurge since March 2024, says Barclays

Buying up baby: five products to avoid and two that are worth the money

Newborns are big business, with a bamboozling array of products to cater to them. Here five families with young children share their shopping regrets – and the items that actually helped

‘They make me want to walk more’: 14 everyday items that could improve your life

A sleep-saving knee pillow, a grater that makes dinners healthier, and a hairdryer that saves time: these products have changed daily routines for the better

From beer to books: 16 subscription services to save you time and money

Whether it’s for loo roll, veg or underwear, a regular delivery of life’s everyday essentials can be the smartest way to shop