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 V8 Cyclone cordless stick vacuum

Dyson V8 Cyclone review: a simple stick vac with an affordable price and some serious cleaning power

By Ruth Hamilton published

Recommended

The Dyson V8 Cyclone looks underwhelming, but it aced all my cleaning tests.

Woman using Dyson hair styler in Amber Silk colorway

Dyson's champagne-inspired Airwrap colorway is the classiest festive limited edition I've ever seen

By Ruth Hamilton published

Amber Silk the latest elegant theme to join Dyson's haircare range.

Three Dyson fans

Help! All the Dyson fans look exactly the same – which one should I buy?

By Ruth Hamilton last updated

An at-a-glance rundown of your options, so you don't end up with the wrong fan (or fan-purifier, or fan-purifier-heater) for your needs.

Person using Roborock F25 Ace Combo mop in a home with dogs running around

What is a wet-and-dry vacuum, and do I actually need one?

By Derek Adams published

For certain households, a wet-dry vacuum can be a game-changer – here's what to expect, plus alternatives to consider.

Roborock H60 Hub Ultra in reviewer's living room

Roborock H60 Hub Ultra review: a nimble, powerful cleaner, but battery life underwhelms

By Ruth Hamilton published

Roborock's stick vacuum is a whizz at cleaning, and comes with a slick looking dock

Dreame Miracle Pro hair dryer emitting a mist of essence

Dreame's new hair dryer will mist your locks with nourishing essence and give your roots a boost with red light – it's like a spa for your head

By Ruth Hamilton last updated

Dreame's new hair dryer is like a spa for your head, with red light therapy and a nourishing mister, as well as AI features.

Photo showing the Dreame Matrix10 Ultra's dock with the door open, revealing three sets of different mop pads

I'm equal parts impressed and intimidated by this new robovac's vending machine-style mopping setup

By Ruth Hamilton published

The Dreame Matrix10 Ultra lets you keep your bathroom cleaning kit separate from your kitchen cleaning kit.

Hair Screw tool on Dyson Gen5 Detect vacuum cleaner

Dyson vacuum cleaner tools guide: what each tool does, and which ones you need

By Ruth Hamilton last updated

Dyson makes a wide range of useful tools to go with its vacuums; here's a run-down of what each one does.

Henry Quick Corded vacuum cleaner

I've been using a corded vacuum for two weeks, and it's made me wonder whether modern cordless stick vacs really are the best option

By Ruth Hamilton published

When did everyone get together and decide all modern vacuums needed to be exactly the same?

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The Dyson Cool CF1 is facing slightly to the right on a table top in front of a leafy green plant and a pink wall. The remote control is on the table to the right of the fan.

'It drags air in from the rest of the room': Dyson engineer explains what makes its bladeless fans so powerful

By Ruth Hamilton published

Dyson is a master at moving air – here's how they do it.

Person holding Dyson V16 and Gen5detect vacuums

Dyson V16 Piston Animal vs Gen5detect: which of Dyson's most expensive vacuums is better?

By Ruth Hamilton published

Here's how the Dyson V16 Piston Animal and Gen5detect compare for cleaning power, ease of use and value for money.

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Dyson V16 Piston Animal cordless stick vacuum

Dyson is about to unveil auto-empty docks for its stick vacs – here's why it could be a game changer

By Ruth Hamilton published

Dyson is hopping on the auto-empty bandwagon, and I'm not mad about it.

Dyson V15 Detect vs Gen5detect vacuum cleaners

Dyson V15 Detect vs Gen5detect: which is the better vacuum?

By Ruth Hamilton last updated

I tested two of Dyson's most capable, expensive cordless vacuums side by side – here's what I learned.

Dyson V16 Piston Animal cordless stick vacuum being used on a rug in a living room

Dyson V16 Piston Animal review: a powerful vacuum let down by a poorly designed floorhead

By Ruth Hamilton last updated

The V16 Piston Animal boasts tons of useful features, but the new floorhead isn't one of them.

Close up of screen on Dyson V16 Piston Animal cordless stick vacuum, showing that it's in Auto mode

Dyson's new flagship vacuum knows exactly what kind of floor it's on and adapts to save you battery – here's how it works

By Ruth Hamilton published

The V16 Piston Animal delivers more thorough cleaning without wasting any battery.

Dyson V16 Piston Animal, Gen5detect and V15 Detect on a sofa

I tested the cleaning powers of Dyson's new flagship vacuum against two older models, and I couldn't believe the results

By Ruth Hamilton published

The V16 Piston Animal has the more impressive suction specs, but the test results tell a different story.

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Dyson V8 Cyclone vacuum

"If you change the format, you change a huge amount": Dyson engineer on why the revamped V8 vacuum has an old-school design

By Ruth Hamilton published

I chatted to an engineer about how they chose what got updated, and what didn't, for the new V8 Cyclone.

Eufy Omni S2 with scent capsule

Eufy's new robot vacuum will make your home smell like a spa, and it's the cleaning appliance-fragrance plugin crossover I've been waiting for

By Ruth Hamilton published

The Omni S2 sucks up your dust and leaves a fresh scent in its wake.

Close up of screen on Submarine version of Dyson V16 Pistol vacuum

There's a new Dyson vacuum-mop combo – and I can't believe this big problem hasn't been fixed

By Ruth Hamilton published

The V16 Piston Animal Submarine could be great, but I'm worried it's going to fail in the same way as its predecessor.

Tineco Floor One S9 Scientist wet-and-dry vacuum

Tineco’s new wet-dry vac has a built-in squeegee so your floors won’t end up slippery

By Ruth Hamilton published

Wave goodbye to too-wet floors.

Dyson V8 vacuum cleaner in use

Confused by Dyson's vacuum names? Me too – so I asked a Dyson engineer to explain

By Ruth Hamilton published

"Relevant towards the technology but sometimes not the most coherent."

Deebot X11 OmniCyclone robot vacuum

This robovac has an ingenious feature that makes it perfect for big homes

By Ruth Hamilton last updated

The Ecovacs Deebot X11 speed-charges its battery while it's cleaning its mop pads, so it never runs out of juice.

Dyson V8 and Dreame R20 vacuums

I've tested dozens of vacuums – these are the best cheap vacuums I'd recommend

By Ruth Hamilton last updated

No one wants to spend a fortune on a vacuum – these are the best budget buys we've tested.

LUBA mini AWD LiDAR robot mower on a demo lawn

This new robot mower switches between LiDAR, RTK and cameras to make sure it never gets lost

By Ruth Hamilton published

Mammotion's latest lawnbot can handle shade, poor satellite signal, and yards filled with obstructions.

A sign of the IFA logo, with the Messe Berlin complex in the background

Best of IFA 2025 awards – our 15 favorite tech reveals at the show, from next-gen TVs to stair-climbing robo-vacs

By Matt Bolton published

From hybrid gaming laptops to AI home robots to elite turntables, IFA in Berlin saw tech innovations of all kinds.

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