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Carrie-Ann Skinner

Carrie-Ann Skinner was formerly Homes Editor at TechRadar, and has more than two decades of experience in both online and print journalism, with 13 years of that spent covering all-things tech. Carrie specializes in smart home devices such as smart plugs and smart lights, as well as large and small appliances including vacuum cleaners, air fryers, stand mixers, and coffee machines. Carrie is now a copy editor at PWC.

Articles by: Carrie-Ann Skinner

The Anker Eufy 2, the Blink Outdoor and the Ring Indoor Cam on a orange background

Best home security camera 2022: the top outdoor and indoor cameras we've tested

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published 9 August 22

Updated Find out which home security camera is most suitable for you as we rank the best security cameras we've tested

Best cordless vacuum Dyson V15 Detect Absolute on a dark gray background reading "TechRadar"

Best cordless vacuum 2022: top portable vacuums

By Carrie-Ann Skinner last updated 1 August 22

Updated We’ve put an array of the best cordless vacuums to the test so you can have the cleanest floors around

Best blender Vitamix A3500 on a purple background reading "TechRadar"

Best blender 2022: ranking Nutribullet, Ninja and other blenders we've tested

By Carrie-Ann Skinner last updated 3 August 22

Updated The very best blenders we’ve tested ranked for ease of use, durability, and capacity

A Phillips air fryer surrounded by food that was cooked in it

I’ve used an air fryer for a year - here are five things I learned

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published 27 March 22

I’ve spent a year using an air fryer regularly, and these are the five things I wish I’d known when I started.

The Remington Curl and Straight Cionfidence Air Styler AS8606 - our best Dyson Airwrap dupe - on a green background

The best Dyson Airwrap dupes 2022: our top-tested Airwrap-alternative hot air stylers

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published 26 March 22

Get salon-quality style in the comfort of your own home without the hefty price with these Airwrap dupes.

The Ecovacs Deebot X1 Omni in its docking station on a hard floor

Ecovacs Deebot X1 Omni review

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published 25 March 22

The Ecovacs Deebot X1 Omni is a robot vacuum and mop that can scrub away ground-in stains, as well as empty and clean itself – but how does it compare to rivals from iRobot?

The Innr Smart Bulb Color in a lamp next to a bunch of daffodils

Innr Smart Bulb Color review

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published 24 March 22

The Innr Smart Bulb color are simple to use smart lights, but how do they compare to rival Philips Hue?

The Dreame Bot L10 Pro on its charger on hard wood floor

Dreame Bot L10 Pro review

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published 22 March 22

The Dreame Bot L10 Pro can both vacuum and wash floors, while avoiding obstacles in its path.

The components of the Coravin Sparkling wine preservation system next to an open bottle of prosecco and a glass of prosecco

Coravin Sparkling review

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published 21 March 22

This new sparkling wine preservation system is an expensive method by which to keep fizzy wine fresh, but is it worth the investment?

The front view of the Eufy Video Doorbell Dual on a white wall

Eufy Video Doorbell Dual review

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published 21 March 22

Recommended

The Eufy Video Doorbell Dual features two cameras, one of which points down, making it easy to view any deliveries to your home – but how does it compare to rivals from Ring and Arlo?

The iRobot Roomba J7+ in a hall while a man and a dog enter the home

There’s a fundamental problem with loads of robot vacuums

By Carrie-Ann Skinner last updated 22 March 22

Robot vacuums that have obstacle avoidance are game-changing

A grilled cheese on a plate next to a butter knife

I made grilled cheese in an air fryer and it was better than ever

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published 19 March 22

Love grilled cheese but struggle not to burn it? Then consider using an air fryer - it makes it easy to perfect this delicious treat.

The Dyson Airwrap 2022 on a beige background next to the original Dyson Airwrap on a khaki background

New Dyson Airwrap vs original Dyson Airwrap: How the hot air stylers compare

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published 18 March 22

Dyson has unveiled a new version of its Airwrap styler, so how does this expensive hair-care tool stack up against the original version?

The Roborock S7 MaxV Ultra docked on its base station

Roborock S7 MaxV Ultra review

By Carrie-Ann Skinner last updated 22 March 22

Recommended

The Roborock S7 MaxV Ultra is one of the smartest robot vacuums we’ve tested, so how does it compare to robovac rival, iRobot?

The Dyson Airwrap being used with the Cander Smmoothing Dryer to reduce flyaways

The new Dyson Airwrap means I can finally get salon-style hair at home

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published 17 March 22

The flyaway attachment that ships with the new Dyson Airwrap will make achieving a smooth, salon-worthy blow-dry at home much easier.

The Hot Tools Pro Signature Salon Ionic AC motor hair dryer being held in a hand

Hot Tools Pro Signature Salon Ionic AC motor hair dryer review

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published 17 March 22

The Hot Tools Pro Signature Salon Ionic AC motor hair dryer is a simple to use, affordable hair-care appliance – but how does it compare to rivals from GHD and Dyson?

The Dyson Airwrap being used to curl hair

Dyson’s new Airwrap fixes one of its biggest problems

By Carrie-Ann Skinner last updated 18 March 22

The new Dyson Airwrap lets you change the airflow direction when curling hair rather than having to change the barrel.

The Revamp Progloss Airstyle 6-in-1Air Styler DR-1250 being held ready to use

Revamp Progloss Airstyle 6-in-1Air Styler DR-1250 review

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published 16 March 22

Revamp’s Progloss Airstyle 6-in-1 Air Styler DR-1250 is a simple-to-use, hot-air hair styler that’s more affordable than the Dyson Airwrap. So how does it compare?

iRobot Roomba J7+ review

By Carrie-Ann Skinner last updated 9 August 22

Recommended

iRobot’s newest Roomba is its smartest yet, but how does it compare to the top-of-the-range Roomba S9 Plus?

The Eufy RoboVac G20 charging on its base station

Eufy RoboVac G20 review

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published 15 March 22

Offering Wi-Fi connectivity and more smarts than the Eufy RoboVac 11S, how does the Eufy RoboVac G20 compare to rivals from Roomba and Roborock?

The Revlon One-Step Volumizer Plus 2.0 on a blue background

This Dyson Airwrap rival from Revlon is now at its lowest price ever

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published 15 March 22

The Revlon One-Step Volumizer Plus 2.0 has been discounted by 36% offering a hefty saving.

Deep fried Ice Cream on a plate drizzled in chocolate sauce

Yes, you can cook ice cream in an air fryer. And it’s delicious

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published 12 March 22

Impress friends and family with this unusual take on ice cream that’s cooked in an air fryer

The Instant Pot Duo Crisp and Air Fry, which is on a blue background, has currently been discounted

Save a third on this Instant Pot that can air fry as well

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published 8 March 22

The Instant Pot Duo Crisp has been discounted by 33% offering a hefty saving

We mastered the viral air fryer Creme Egg recipe – here’s how

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published 7 March 22

Here’s our foolproof technique for air-fying Creme Eggs wrapped in flaky pastry.

The Sodastream Spirit One Touch on a kitchen countertop next to the plastic water bottle its bundled with

Sodastream Spirit One Touch review

By Carrie-Ann Skinner last updated 9 March 22

The Sodastream Spirit One Touch is a top-of-the-range sparkling water maker that will help you cut down on single-use plastic into the bargain.

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