Ruth Hamilton

Ruth Hamilton

Homes Editor

Ruth is TechRadar's Homes Editor specializing in air (vacuum cleaners, robovacs, fans and air purifiers), and hair (hair dryers, straighteners and stylers). She has been in consumer journalism since 2020, reviewing and writing about everything from outdoor kit to mattresses and wellness gadgets, with stints on Tom's Guide and T3 before joining TechRadar. Before that, she worked on various design titles, in print and online.

Articles by: Ruth Hamilton

IKEA Energy Insights screenshots

IKEA's new smart home app feature could help you save big money on your energy bills

By Ruth Hamilton published

Energy Insights helps you see which devices are sapping power, and the cheapest times to use them.

Two images of the Dyson WashG1 in use

Forget vacuums, Dyson's new WashG1 cleaner is like a car wash for your floor

By Ruth Hamilton published

Dyson's latest floorcare launch sacks off suction and uses water and rollers to massage your hard floors clean.

Nutribullet Ultra blender in reviewer's kitchen

Nutribullet Ultra blender review

By Emily Peck published

The Nutribullet Ultra is designed to be super-powerful but also super-quiet. Here's my review.

Beatbot AquaSense

Think your robot vacuum is impressive? This one can swim

By Ruth Hamilton published

The Beatbot AquaSense is a submarine robovac for your swimming pool.

Typhur Dome air fryer

The space-age Typhur Dome might have solved the big problem with air fryers

By Ruth Hamilton published

A wider, rather than tall, design maximizes cooking space and helps deliver even crispiness without shaking.

Dyson CleanTrace app being tested by writer

I tried Dyson's CleanTrace app, and it's the most fun you can have with a vacuum cleaner

By Ruth Hamilton published

Dyson's CleanTrace AR app turns vacuuming into a game – and it's a hugely satisfying one.

Brisk It Origin-580 pellet grill

This smart pellet grill uses generative AI to deliver the perfect BBQ – including adapting to 'unexpected surprises'

By Ruth Hamilton published

Brisk It enlists AI as its sous chef, so you can focus on socializing.

Man lying in bed with eyes closed and Airpods in

How to use music to help you sleep: 3 golden rules

By Ruth Hamilton published

Music can be a powerful part of your bedtime routine – here's how to pick the perfect sleep playlist.

A teen uses their phone in bed at night

How social media impacts your sleep (and what to do instead)

By Ruth Hamilton published

It might not be blue light that's the biggest threat to your wind-down routine, says sleep scientist.

Attendees asleep at the Emma Scores of Sleep concert

The Emma mattress brand's new Spotify album is scientifically designed to help you fall asleep – and trust me, it works

By Ruth Hamilton published

I have yet to make it to the end of Scores of Sleep without dropping off.

Person turning their morning alarm clock off from their bed

"Sleep happens" – it's time to stop micromanaging your nights, says sleep specialist

By Ruth Hamilton published

Focusing on clocking up 8 hours a night isn't the be-all and end-all for good sleep.

Amazon Echo Dot smart speaker on a bedside table

Your Alexa is your secret weapon for better sleep

By Ruth Hamilton published

Here's how to use your smart speaker to help you wind down and sleep better.

Amazon Echo smart speaker on a bedside table

How to use your Alexa to create a relaxing sleep routine (no screens required)

By Ruth Hamilton published

Alexa routines can help you follow a regular wind-down routine... and they can make your mornings brighter too.

Nectar Chatbot

I tried to bully an AI chatbot into giving me a mattress discount – but it started bullying me right back

By Ruth Hamilton published

Nectar's new AI chatbot lets you haggle for your new mattress, and it's as hellish as it sounds.

Mattress in a box vs traditional mattress

Bed in a box mattress vs traditional mattress: which is better?

By Ruth Hamilton published

We run down the pros and cons of bed-in-a-box mattresses versus traditional models, delivered flat, in terms of quality, convenience, price and more.

Woman reading a book in bed

I swapped doomscrolling for reading before bed and I regret to inform you it did improve my sleep

By Ruth Hamilton published

Can shutting your phone away at night really make such a difference? Sadly, yes.

Motion Pillow

This AI-powered pillow has a smart way of shutting up snorers

By Ruth Hamilton published

CES 2024 The Motion Pillow's snorer-silencing tech has won a CES innovation award.

woman asleep with phone on bed next to her

These are the best (and worst) iPhone alarms to wake up to, according to science

By Ruth Hamilton last updated

Some alarm tones are just setting you up to fail. Cue one of these up to start the new year with a spring in your step.

Close up of person's feet, wearing trainers and walking through an urban area

I walked 10,000 steps every day for a week instead of going to the gym – here are 3 things I learned

By Ruth Hamilton published

Will walking 10k steps a day get you fit? I tried it to find out.

Girl listening to Christmas songs on headphones, relaxing next to the tree

These are the best Christmas songs to help you fall asleep, according to science

By Ruth Hamilton published

Jingle bellzzzzz?

Mattress in a box on a bed frame

Are bed in a box mattresses good quality? Here's what two mattress manufacturers had to say

By Ruth Hamilton published

Bed-in-a-box mattresses are everywhere; we investigate if you're sacrificing quality for convenience.

Close up of bedbug

7 ways to get rid of bedbugs, without chemicals

By Ruth Hamilton published

Bedbugs are extremely difficult to get rid of on your own, but here are some techniques that can help.

Inside the 3Z Brands mattress factory

What is the best type of memory foam?

By Ruth Hamilton published

Not all memory foam mattresses are created equal. Here are the things to look for in a comfortable, high quality, durable foam

woman in bed with duvet pulled over her head

How to keep your bedroom warm (without putting the heating on)

By Ruth Hamilton last updated

Want to avoid a sky-high heating bill? Here's how to trap the warm air in your bedroom, and keep the cold draughts out.

Woman lying in bed, blowing her nose

6 tips to help you sleep better when you've got a cold

By Ruth Hamilton published

Warning: contains multiple instances of the word 'mucus'

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