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Best smart scales 2025: Track body composition in the comfort of your home
By Maddy Biddulph, Anna Gora last updated
BUYING GUIDE These are the best smart scales to buy in every category, from Withings Body to Renpho smart scale.

Best binoculars 2025: Our picks for stargazing, bird watching and observing wildlife
By Gavin Stoker last updated
Find the best binoculars for wildlife, stargazing, tracking athletes, or plane spotting — check out our top picks.

Best beginner cameras for astrophotography 2025
By Kimberley Lane published
These are the best beginner cameras for astrophotography based on thousands of hours of testing. Discover models that are user-friendly, low budget and still produce beautiful images of the night sky.

Best monocular 2025: A lightweight alternative to binoculars, telescopes and spotting scopes
By Tantse Walter published
Spot wildlife on nature walks and stargaze at stunning dark skies with a highly portable monocular — the perfect, lightweight alternative to binoculars, telescopes and spotting scopes
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