Articles by Michelle Rae Uy, Contributor

Michelle Rae Uy is the former Buying Guides Editor at TechRadar. She's a Los Angeles-based tech, travel and lifestyle writer covering a wide range of topics, from computing to the latest in green commutes to the best hiking trails.

She's an ambivert who enjoys communing with nature and traveling for months at a time just as much as watching movies and playing sim games at home. That also means that she has a lot more avenues to explore in terms of understanding how tech can improve the different aspects of our lives.

A past IGN, Insider, and Thrillist contributor, you can also see her work on T3, Creative Bloq, and Digital Camera World. When not testing cool gadgets, she's gallivanting around the world, going on adventures, learning the latest TikTok dance trend, or cuddling with her tuxedo cats while watching reruns of the X-Files or listening to podcasts about astronomy.

She dreams of traveling to space one day, maybe when it's cheap to do so and hyperspace is no longer just a sci-fi concept.

Articles by: Michelle Rae Uy

24 smart home gifts to check off your Christmas list – your ultimate guide for the holidays

By Michelle Rae Uy published 11 December 23

All they want for Christmas are these smart home devices. Here is my ultimate gift guide for every smart home user.

Happy Llama Tech Refrigerated Smart Feeder

This smart wet food dispenser keeps my cat's dinner chilled – and me too

By Michelle Rae Uy published 7 December 23

This smart wet food dispenser, the world’s first refrigerated one, is the best I’ve tested yet for many reasons.

Sorry, smart speakers - the Echo Show 8 is better and on sale for just $55 at Amazon

By Michelle Rae Uy published 6 December 23

The perfect versatile device for controlling your smart home devices, the Echo Show 8 is now only $55 - that's a 58% holiday discount.

Holiday flu season, begone: jolly deals on air purifiers and humidifiers from Shark, GoveeLife, and more

By Michelle Rae Uy published 5 December 23

These holiday air purifier and humidifier deals will help ensure your loved ones' health and well-being these wintery months at a bargain.

Deck the halls with these smart Christmas light gifts that arrive before the holidays

By Michelle Rae Uy published 5 December 23

Create your own wintry wonderland with these fantastic holiday deals on smart Christmas lights.

Give the gift of warmth this Christmas with these smart heaters under $120

By Michelle Rae Uy published 30 November 23

Smart heaters will let you and your loved ones stay nice and toasty this winter for less, especially with these deals that are still live.

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Coffee maker Black Friday deals 2023: the best deals still available now

By Hamish Hector last updated 28 November 23

Your Black Friday coffee maker guide to help you find the best deals during the sales season!

Clean up with these brilliant Cyber Monday Shark vacuum deals from Walmart and Best Buy

By Rowan Davies last updated 28 November 23

These epic Cyber Monday deals from Shark will help you upgrade your cleaning without paying the full price.

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Cyber Monday camera deals 2023: top sales still here on Sony, Canon, and more

By John Loeffler last updated 28 November 23

Most Cyber Monday camera deals remain, with tons of great offers you can get right now.

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Cyber Monday Dyson deals 2023: Today's sales on Dyson vacuums, hair and air care

By Michelle Rae Uy last updated 28 November 23

Cyber Monday Dyson deals are live now, and these are the best we've found so far.

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Black Friday gaming chair deals 2023 - the best discounts still available

By Rob Dwiar last updated 25 November 23

Black Friday Black Friday gaming chair deals have come to an end, but we are still seeing some fantastic deals on gaming chairs slip through the cracks.

Grab these wellness and beauty Black Friday deals now before they're gone

By Michelle Rae Uy published 25 November 23

I found the best wellness and beauty Black Friday deals that everyone's grabbing right now, but they won't be here for long.

Hurry! These Black Friday deals will help you sleep better in 2024 - but they won't be here for long

By Michelle Rae Uy published 25 November 23

These Black Friday sleep deals will help me (and you) sleep soundly in 2024. Take a look at my picks.

The Dyson Airwrap is $120 off for Black Friday - and I'm grabbing one

By Michelle Rae Uy published 24 November 23

The highly-coveted Dyson Airwrap is $119 off on Amazon right now, and it's the cheapest we've seen it new.

Black Friday Instant Pot deals 2023: best deals on right now

By Michelle Rae Uy last updated 24 November 23

Instant Pot Black Friday deals let you have one of these popular kitchen appliances at a bargain. Let us show you how.

Black Friday Shark vacuum deals 2023: early deals on cordless, robot and stick vacs

By Rowan Davies last updated 24 November 23

What to expect from Shark's Black Friday deals, and where to find them.

Black Friday electric scooter deals 2023: best bargains on e-scooters live now

By Michelle Rae Uy last updated 24 November 23

Electric scooter Black Friday deals offer massive savings during the biggest sale event. We found the best ones for you.

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Black Friday KitchenAid deals 2023: best bargains on KitchenAid mixers and more

By Michelle Rae Uy last updated 24 November 23

KitchenAid mixer Black Friday deals are key to scoring one for much less. We found all the best deals available now, days before Black Friday.

This Roomba Black Friday deal beats Amazon's current record-low price

By Michelle Rae Uy published 22 November 23

This Black Friday Roomba deal knocks $645 on the robot vacuum and robot mop bundle - and it's $50 better than what Amazon has on offer.

This $240 Black Friday deal on my favorite cordless vacuum and mop is a must for pet owners

By Michelle Rae Uy last updated 22 November 23

My favorite cordless vacuum and mop is $240 cheaper for Black Friday. Pet hair, beware!

I test smart home devices for a living - and these are the Black Friday deals I'd grab

By Michelle Rae Uy published 22 November 23

With lots of Black Friday deals on smart home devices going around, it's important to choose wisely. These are the deals I would grab as a smart home editor.

Govee Glide Hexagon Light Panels Ultra in the author's living room during testing

Govee Glide Hexagon Light Panels Ultra review: the ultimate smart light panels

By Michelle Rae Uy published 21 November 23

Editor's Choice

The Govee Glide Hexagon Light Panels Ultra is the smart light panels of all smart light panels, but is it worth the steep price? We think so.

Drop everything: our top-rated air fryer is now just $60 with this incredible Black Friday deal

By Michelle Rae Uy published 21 November 23

Grab this fantastic Black Friday air fryer deal on Amazon, and enjoy home-cooking with the best air fryer for less.

Shark vacuum Black Friday deal spotlight

Hurry! This Shark Black Friday cordless vacuum deal is better than anything you'll find on Amazon

By Michelle Rae Uy published 21 November 23

This Shark cordless vacuum deal is better than anything you'll find on Amazon. Grab it now!

Ring A19 smart light bulb during testing

Ring A19 smart light bulb review: an affordable, stripped-down entry to smart lights

By Michelle Rae Uy published 20 November 23

Recommended

The Ring A19 smart light bulb is an affordable, entry-level option in the world of smart lights. If you only need the basics, this is a good option to consider.

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