Articles by 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 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 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.

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

The Amazon Echo (4th generation) on a colffee table next to a mug and some glasses

This unknown Alexa feature on Amazon Echo means I no longer make calls on my smartphone

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published 6 March 22

Making calls on an Amazon Echo is a great alternative to using a smartphone on speakerphone, and the calls are free of charge

Cholate brownies on parchment paper surrounded by chocolate chips

I made tasty, fudgy brownies in an air fryer, and they cooked in half the time

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published 5 March 22

Get your brownie fix in half the usual time by cooking them in an air fryer rather than an oven

How coffee makers work

By Sophie Bird published 4 March 22

Intrigued by how coffee makers work? Here’s what you need to know

The Gaggia Magenta Plus with a cup ready to brew an espresso

Gaggia Magenta Plus review

By Carrie-Ann Skinner last updated 3 March 22

The Gaggia Magenta Plus is an expensive coffee maker that does all the hard work for you, but is it worth the high price tag?

The Eufy SoloCam S40 on a green background

Grab this solar-powered home security camera for more 25% less than its usual price

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published 2 March 22

The Eufy SoloCam S40 has been discounted by 28% offering a hefty saving

The Dyson Airwrap on the left and the right, and the case ciontaining the Airwrap in the middle on a pink background

The Dyson Airwrap is back in stock right now

By Carrie-Ann Skinner last updated 28 February 22

The Dyson Airwrap is one of the most coveted hair stylers on the market, and is often out of stock – but it’s available to buy right now.

The GHD Unplugged hair straighteners on a blue background on the left-hand side and the Dyson Corrale on a red background to the right-hand side

GHD Unplugged vs Dyson Corrale: which cordless hair straightener should you choose?

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published 27 February 22

We pitted the GHD Unplugged against the Dyson Corrale to find out which cordless hair straightener you should choose to style your hair.

Kkrispy Kreme doughnuts laid out next to each other

I made air fryer donuts so well, my partner thought they were from Krispy Kreme

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published 26 February 22

Love donuts but hate how high in calories they are? Then consider air-frying them for a healthier alternative.

Hive Thermostat review

By Marc Chacksfield last updated 23 February 22

Recommended

Updated The Hive Smart Thermostat lets you control your heating even when you're not around, and can be expanded for zonal control, but it's expensive

The Eufy Video Doorbell Battery with its bundled chime on a green background

This Eufy video doorbell is back to its lowest-ever price

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published 23 February 22

The Eufy Video Doorbell Battery has been discounted by 20% offering a hefty saving

The Remington Hydraluxe Pro Straightener S9001 being held in a hand

Remington Hydraluxe Pro Straightener S9001 review

By Carrie-Ann Skinner last updated 21 February 22

The Remington Hydraluxe Pro Straightener S9001 styles your hair while spraying a fine mist on tresses to keep them looking healthy and shiny.

The Hot Tools Pro Signature Digital Straightener being held in a hand

Hot Tools Pro Signature Digital Straightener review

By Carrie-Ann Skinner last updated 21 February 22

The Hot Tools Pro Signature Digital Straightener comes with titanium plates over ceramic, which makes for a lighter hair styler – but how does it compare to rivals from Revlon and Panasonic.

The Revlon Pro Collection Salon Straight Copper Smooth Extra Long Styler being held in a hand

Revlon Pro Collection Salon Straight Copper Smooth Extra Long Styler review

By Carrie-Ann Skinner last updated 21 February 22

The Revlon Pro Collection Salon Straight Copper Smooth Extra Long Styler is quick to heat up and offers long plates for reaching the hair round the back of your head.

The Instant Vortex Plus air fryer on a khaki background and the Instant Vortex Plus 6-in-1 air fryer with ClearCook and OdourEase on a red background

Instant Vortex Plus vs Instant Vortex Plus 6-in-1: which air fryer should you choose?

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published 20 February 22

We pitted Instant’s Vortex Plus against the latest iteration to find out which air fryer deserves a place on your kitchen countertop

The Amazon Smart Plug connected to a power outlet

This unsung feature made my smart home safer from burglars

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published 18 February 22

Randomizing when appliances connected to a smart plug switch on could be the key to deterring would-be intruders

The Panasonic EH-HS99 hair straightener being held in a hand above a glass countertop

Panasonic Nanoe hair straightener review

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published 14 February 22

The Panasonic Nanoe EH-HS99 hair straightener is quick to heat up and style hair while adding shine.

Pork belly with a crisp rind on a wooden board

An air fryer is the secret to crisp, crunchy skin when cooking pork belly every time

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published 12 February 22

Love crunchy crackling on pork belly but find it doesn’t always work? Try using an air fryer for consistently crisp results.

The Philips Hue smart plug connected to a power outlet

Philips Hue Smart Plug review

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published 11 February 22

The Philips Hue Smart Plug offers a simple way to combine your existing lamps with your smart lights, so you can control all the luminaries in your home remotely

The Instant Pot Pro on a beige background

Save more than 20% on the best Instant Pot you can buy right now

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published 10 February 22

The Instant Pot Pro 6-quart multi-cooker has been discounted by 23%, offering a hefty saving.

How to set-up a Philips Hue Spotify integration to create a party atmosphere

By Carrie-Ann Skinner last updated 8 February 22

Philips Hue smart light can be synced with Spotify - changing color and rhythm to suit the genre and mood of the music playing.

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