Ruth Hamilton

Ruth Hamilton

Collections Editor

Ruth is TechRadar's Collections Editor, responsible for masterminding TechRadar's approach towards the new Collections format — a themed, curated selection of product recommendations designed to provide readers with an exciting new way to shop for the very best gadgets and gizmos. She has been reviewing and writing about products since 2020, covering everything from robot vacuums and hair stylers to outdoor kit and mattresses.

Articles by: Ruth Hamilton

Dyson WashG1, PencilWash and Clean+Wash Hygiene hard floor cleaners

Which of Dyson's wet-floor cleaners should you buy? Here's what I'd recommend

By Ruth Hamilton Published

The Dyson WashG1, Clean+Wash Hygiene and new PencilWash go head-to-head in a battle of the mops.

IKEA Timmerflotte temperature and humidity sensor on a wooden table with plants surrounding it

Despite being designed to 'connect and just work', it turns out IKEA's new smart home sensors actually have some specific, confusing hub requirements

By Ruth Hamilton Published

Those temptingly cheap sensors aren't quite such a bargain if you have to buy IKEA's own $109 / £60 hub to make them work.

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Dyson PencilWash in use

What exactly is the Dyson PencilWash, and should I buy one?

By Ruth Hamilton Published

Dyson just launched an impossible-looking hard floor cleaner — here's what you need to know about the ultra-compact Dyson PencilWash.

Dyson PencilWash in use

Dyson just made the smallest wet cleaner I’ve ever seen — and the vacuum master claims it 'glides effortlessly and reaches where others can’t'

By Ruth Hamilton Published

The new Dyson PencilWash is a powered wet floor cleaner packed into the size and shape of a manual mop.

Roomba in a living room

The iRobot takeover is complete – but it looks like the Roomba brand is clinging on to its US roots

By Ruth Hamilton Published

Roomba's parent brand might have a new Chinese owner, but it's still a 'US-based global consumer robotics company'.

The Navimow X4 Series at CES 2026

Segway Navimow CEO on why it won't be 'simply piling on features' in its robot lawn mowers

By Ruth Hamilton Published

Exclusive: 'I have always hoped that technology can truly be applied to people's daily needs.'

Person holding the Dyson Pencilvac Fluffycones (left) and the Pencilvac Fluffy in use (right)

Dyson just quietly launched a new PencilVac, and it solves the big problem I had with the original

By Ruth Hamilton Published

The new PencilVac Fluffy keeps everything that's amazing about the original, and fixes it's one big issue – and it costs less, too.

Navimow i2 AWD robot mower in action on astroturf

'Today, the real standard is no longer simply 'wire-free' but 'senseless intelligence' – whether the robot can be like an invisible gardener' – Segway Navimow CEO on the changing focus of robot mowers

By Ruth Hamilton Published

Exclusive: I chatted to the CEO of one of the leading lawnbot brands to get his take on the changing landscape of robot mowers.

A Meaco compressor dehumidifier (left) and desiccant dehumidifier (right) in home settings

Desiccant vs compressor dehumidifier: 3 key differences you need to know

By Ruth Hamilton Published

These two kinds of dehumidifier do the same job, but work in different ways.

VARMBLIXT donut lamp

IKEA's iconic 'donut' lamp has had a glow-up – here are the 5 coolest features, with insights from a brand exec

By Ruth Hamilton Published

Exclusive: 'It felt like a really good place to show how smart features can genuinely improve everyday life.'

Ikea sensors and smart bulb

'We're still a home furnishing company, it's just that adding smart functionality can give our products superpowers': IKEA exec shares the brand's big smart home plans

By Ruth Hamilton Published

Exclusive: 'In the long term we don't really see smart products as a segment at all.'

Shark Stratos IZ400 cordless vacuum in testing studio with floor samples

Shark Stratos IZ400 cordless vacuum review: an older model that still beats the competition

By Ruth Hamilton Published

The Shark Stratos IZ400 is often overlooked, but it's one of the best-value cordless vacs you can buy.

IKEA Varmblixt

'Most people won't buy it because they want a smart device, but because it’s a beautiful lamp' – IKEA exec on the secrets behind the new version of the brand's iconic donut lamp

By Ruth Hamilton Published

One of IKEA's most popular products has had a glow-up – I got the low-down on the new-look donut lamp.

Dyson Spot+Scrub Ai, PencilVac Fluffycones and Clean+Wash Hygiene

Dyson's new launches are proof that branching out isn't always a good thing

By Ruth Hamilton Published

After reviewing Dyson's three new launches, I'm even more convinced that it should stick to what it's good at.

Dyson WashG1 (left) and Clean+Wash Hygiene (right)

Dyson just brought out a new hard-floor cleaner, and I'm sorry, but I prefer the old one – here's why

By Ruth Hamilton Published

In 'improving' its WashG1 hard floor cleaner, Dyson got rid of everything that made it great.

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Dyson Clean+Wash Hygiene floorhead

Dyson's new wet cleaner tackles spills and messes with ease — but for me, it isn't quite exceptional enough to justify that price tag

By Ruth Hamilton Published

The Clean+Wash Hygiene is an effective cleaner, but other brands offer more for a lower price.

Dyson Pencilvac

Dyson PencilVac Fluffycones review: an incredible feat of engineering

By Ruth Hamilton Published

Recommended

The Dyson PencilVac Fluffycones cleans really well, if you can resist waving it around like a Lightsaber.

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Philips OneUp 5000 electric mop in reviewer's kitchen

This lightweight electric mop could be a game-changer, if it wasn't for this one major flaw

By Ruth Hamilton Published

The Philips OneUp 5000 is nimble, efficient and lightweight, but there's a big problem with the mop head.

Dyson PencilVac in tester's home

Dyson's ridiculously compact new vacuum is going to change the market forever – here's why

By Ruth Hamilton Published

The PencilVac prioritizes lightness over outright power, and that's a good thing.

Navimow i2 AWD robot mower in action on astroturf

Of all the new 2026 robot lawn mowers, these are the 3 I'm most excited to try out

By Ruth Hamilton Published

There are plenty of excellent lawbots heading our way in 2026, but these 3 stand out from the crowd.

Hobot S7 Pro window cleaning robot on outside of reviewer's patio door window

Are robot window cleaners any good? I tested one – here's what you need to know before you buy

By Ruth Hamilton Published

If you're thinking of outsourcing your window cleaning to a robot-helper, read this first.

Segway Navimow i2 LiDAR mowing a yard

'It's literally worry-free' – Segway Navimow exec on the new technology that's going to take robot lawn mowers mainstream

By Ruth Hamilton Published

This "foolproof" navigation tech is going to make lawnbots even more accessible.

Roborock Saros 10 navigating around tester's home

The 3 biggest lies robot vacuum brands are telling us, by a professional tester

By Ruth Hamilton Published

Trying to see clearly through the marketing smoke and mirrors? Here are three big things to remember.

Close ups of two Dyson vacuums and a Dyson hair dryer

Dyson's biggest product innovations, ranked from game-changer to gimmick

By Ruth Hamilton Published

I've tested most of Dyson's gadgets – these are the features that blew me away and the ones that turned out to be downgrades in disguise.

Detail shots of three different robot lawn mowers

I've seen most of 2026's new lawnbots, and these are the 3 major trends to look out for

By Ruth Hamilton Published

Robot lawn mowers are getting a whole lot more capable — this looks like the year they'll finally go truly mainstream.

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