{
  "id": 777092,
  "title": "Do I really need air conditioning in the UK? The best portable aircon tested – plus the pros, cons and alternatives",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/do-i-really-need-air-conditioning-in-the-uk-the-best-portable-aircon",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-13T14:54:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Guardian Technology",
    "slug": "guardian-technology",
    "url": "https://www.theguardian.com/thefilter/2026/aug/13/best-portable-air-conditioning-ac-units-tested-uk"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "As hotter summers become the norm, home aircon can feel increasingly tempting. We put six units to the test for cooling power, noise and energy use – and explain what you need to know before buying • How to sleep in a heatwave • Can air conditioning be green? Tell people you’re testing air conditioning, and the truth soon comes out: far more people have aircon than you’d ever imagine. It’s a…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}