Carrie-Ann Skinner

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 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

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

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

How coffee makers work

How coffee makers work

By Sophie Bird published

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

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

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

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

Where to buy a Dyson Airwrap: all the retailers to check for the iconic hair styler

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published

All the latest updates on where to buy the Dyson Airwrap in the UK and US

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Philips Hue + Spotify

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

By Carrie-Ann Skinner last updated

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

The Instant Vortex Plus 6-in-1 air fryer with ClearCook and OdourEase on a kitchen sountertop with the light illuminated

Instant Vortex Plus 6-in-1 Air Fryer with ClearCook & OdourErase review

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published

Recommended

The Instant Vortex Plus 6-in-1 Air Fryer with ClearCook & OdourErase has a window so you can keep an eye on food as it’s cooking, and also reduces cooking smells too.

More home security cameras need built in alarms like the Arlo Pro 4

A built-in alarm is a crucial home security cam feature. So why do so few have it?

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published

Most home security cameras are a good way to deter burglars, but using a built-in alarm is game-changing

Drayton Wiser smart thermostat

Drayton Wiser review

By Carrie-Ann Skinner last updated

The Drayton Wiser smart thermostat lets you control your central heating room-by-room at a more affordable price than Honeywell’s Evohome.

The Instant Vortex Plus Dual Drawer air fryer on a blue background and the Ninja Foodi Dual zone air fryer on a pink background

Instant Vortex Plus Dual air fryer vs Ninja Foodi 2 basket air fryer: which air fryer should you choose?

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published

Instant and Ninja are two of the biggest brands in the air fryer space, and now both offer a dual-zone model - so we’ve tested both to find out which is right for you.

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