Ruth Hamilton

Ruth Hamilton

Collections Editor

Ruth is TechRadar's Collections Editor, responsible for masterminding TechRadar's approach towards the new Collections format — a themed, curated selection of product recommendations designed to provide readers with an exciting new way to shop for the very best gadgets and gizmos. She has been reviewing and writing about products since 2020, covering everything from robot vacuums and hair stylers to outdoor kit and mattresses.

Articles by: Ruth Hamilton

Apple iPhone 17e cases in an underwater scene

I've hand-picked the 15 best iPhone 17e cases to keep your new phone safe, while still looking cool

By Ruth Hamilton published

Protective and stylish cases, direct from Apple and beyond.

A selection of Ninja air fryers in a kitchen

There's a big Ninja air fryer sale on — 11 of the best deals on bestsellers including this 5* model that delivers 'half the footprint, double the fun'

By Ruth Hamilton published

Ninja makes some of the best air fryers around, and this is your chance to snap one up for less.

Dreame robot vacuum dock with space for three sets of mop pads (left); Shark's new UV-equipped robot vacuum (middle); Roborock robot vacuum with mop pad extended to one side (right)

Shark's new robot vacuum has a mopping feature I've never seen before — and it's not the only brand to level-up its mop setup

By Ruth Hamilton published

From UV lights to jukebox style mop dispensers, robo-mops are more advanced than ever.

Graphic showing the Shark PowerDetect UV Reveal robot vacuum cleaning a room

Shark's new robovac has a UV light to make your grubby floors glow — before scrubbing them clean again

By Ruth Hamilton published

Not convinced your robot vacuum is doing anything? Shark's new bot has a clever way to show you.

IKEA Grejsimojs homeware products including a dog-shaped lamp, giraffe lamp, cactus coat hook and floor cushions on a bed, with twinkle lights in the background

IKEA dopamine décor trends: 9 furnishings and gadgets to inject some joy into your home

By Ruth Hamilton published

Need a mood boost? This ultra-playful range will put a smile on your face.

Roborock Qrevo Master robot vacuum

I'm a robot vacuum expert, and these are the 8 biggest misconceptions people have

By Ruth Hamilton published

Robot vacuums are getting a bad rap — let me set the record straight.

Dyson hair tools in Ceramic Apricot and Topaz colorway

Dyson Beauty's new limited-edition colorway is 'inspired by the summer solstice', and it might be my favorite yet

By Ruth Hamilton published

This sunny colorway has me ready for long days and balmy weather.

Shark EveryMess 3-in-1 cleaner being used to clean paint and soda from a cream rug

The new Shark EveryMess is like a spa for your carpets, and it's small enough to fit in a kitchen cupboard

By Ruth Hamilton published

This 3-in-1 machine can vacuum wet and dry messes of all kinds, and turns into a spot cleaner too.

Three different detail photos of the Dyson PencilWash

Dyson just unveiled a new floor-care gadget — here are the 3 coolest things about the new PencilWash

By Ruth Hamilton published

It's unlike any hard-floor cleaner I've seen before.

Collage of gadgets in a warm room, with pillows and throws

Beat the freeze with the coziest home essentials — from snuggly heated throws to mood-boosting lamps

By Ruth Hamilton published

Gadgets and homeware to keep out the chill.

Dyson WashG1 wet floor cleaner

Testing the new Dyson wet floor cleaner made me love my WashG1 even more — and it just crashed to an absurdly cheap price

By Ruth Hamilton last updated

With this discount, the nimble WashG1 wet floor cleaner is a no-brainer.

Dyson Supersonic r hair dryer, PencilWash and PencilVac

Dyson worked out how to make a teeny tiny motor, and now it just can't stop miniaturizing its appliances

By Ruth Hamilton published

A new ultra-streamlined appliance has joined the Dyson lineup, and I can't wait to see what it shrinks down next.

Dyson WashG1, PencilWash and Clean+Wash Hygiene hard floor cleaners

Which of Dyson's wet-floor cleaners should you buy? Here's what I'd recommend

By Ruth Hamilton published

The Dyson WashG1, Clean+Wash Hygiene and new PencilWash go head-to-head in a battle of the mops.

IKEA Timmerflotte temperature and humidity sensor on a wooden table with plants surrounding it

Despite being designed to 'connect and just work', it turns out IKEA's new smart home sensors actually have some specific, confusing hub requirements

By Ruth Hamilton published

Those temptingly cheap sensors aren't quite such a bargain if you have to buy IKEA's own $109 / £60 hub to make them work.

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Dyson PencilWash in use

What exactly is the Dyson PencilWash, and should I buy one?

By Ruth Hamilton published

Dyson just launched an impossible-looking hard floor cleaner — here's what you need to know about the ultra-compact Dyson PencilWash.

Dyson PencilWash in use

Dyson just made the smallest wet cleaner I’ve ever seen — and the vacuum master claims it 'glides effortlessly and reaches where others can’t'

By Ruth Hamilton published

The new Dyson PencilWash is a powered wet floor cleaner packed into the size and shape of a manual mop.

Selection of Shark products on a podium

I'm a Homes editor – here are the best deals in the Shark Presidents' Day sale

By Ruth Hamilton published

There's 29% off my favorite vacuum cleaner and 30% of my go-to hair styler – and that's just for starters.

Dyson Airstrait, Airwrap i.d. and Supersonic nural

I've tested almost all of Dyson's hair gadgets — this is the one I'd recommend for a range of different hair-care goals

By Ruth Hamilton published

Thinking of investing in a Dyson styler in the Presidents' Day sales? Here's exactly which one I'd recommend for every kind of customer.

Roomba in a living room

The iRobot takeover is complete – but it looks like the Roomba brand is clinging on to its US roots

By Ruth Hamilton published

Roomba's parent brand might have a new Chinese owner, but it's still a 'US-based global consumer robotics company'.

The Navimow X4 Series at CES 2026

Segway Navimow CEO on why it won't be 'simply piling on features' in its robot lawn mowers

By Ruth Hamilton published

Exclusive: 'I have always hoped that technology can truly be applied to people's daily needs.'

Ikea sensors displayed on blocks

IKEA just released the smart sensor range I've been waiting for – simple, helpful gadgets from as little as $6

By Ruth Hamilton published

Take a look at my favorite picks from IKEA's new Matter-compatible smart sensor lineup.

Person holding the Dyson Pencilvac Fluffycones (left) and the Pencilvac Fluffy in use (right)

Dyson just quietly launched a new PencilVac, and it solves the big problem I had with the original

By Ruth Hamilton published

The new PencilVac Fluffy keeps everything that's amazing about the original, and fixes it's one big issue – and it costs less, too.

Selection of IKEA cleaning accessories on a kitchen tabletop, alongside an air purifier and air quality sensor

Struggling to get started with your spring clean? IKEA has the perfect sunny accessories to give you the motivation you need – from $2

By Ruth Hamilton published

Kit yourself out with these colorful caddies, cloths and cleaners to get your home in ship shape.

IKEA Timmerflotte temperature and humidity sensor in writer's hand, showing a 62.5 per cent humidity reading on screen. With a wooden table and plants in the background

'It's my unexpected favorite' – IKEA exec reveals why this $10 / £5 sensor is his top pick from the new smart gadget range

By Ruth Hamilton published

This 'simple, useful, affordable' sensor can be used straight out of the box.

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Navimow i2 AWD robot mower in action on astroturf

'Today, the real standard is no longer simply 'wire-free' but 'senseless intelligence' – whether the robot can be like an invisible gardener' – Segway Navimow CEO on the changing focus of robot mowers

By Ruth Hamilton published

Exclusive: I chatted to the CEO of one of the leading lawnbot brands to get his take on the changing landscape of robot mowers.

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