Michelle Rae Uy

Michelle Rae Uy

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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

Get in the festive spirit with smart lights

5 fun and creative ways to use smart lights to get in the festive spirit

By Michelle Rae Uy published

Walk in your own winter wonderland the smart way with these holiday decoration ideas that will set everyone’s eyes all aglow.

smart home gift guide

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

By Michelle Rae Uy published

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

Map View

Five ways Alexa's Map View will help you manage your smart home devices more efficiently

By Michelle Rae Uy published

Alexa's Map View is coming – here are 5 ways it will make managing your smart home devices easier.

Tineco Floor One S7 Pro in use by author

Tineco Floor One S7 Pro review: keeping my apartment dirt, litter, and pet hair free

By Michelle Rae Uy published

Recommended

The Tineco Floor One S7 Pro is a massive time- and energy-saver, especially for households with pets and kids. Find out why by reading our review.

Yunzii AL71 software screenshots

Yunzii AL71 keyboard review: bringing the fun back to customizable mechanical keyboards

By Michelle Rae Uy published

Editor's Choice

The Yunzii AL71 is an impressive mechanical keyboard with a lot of features. Read our review to see if it’s a good keyboard to add to your collection.

Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd gen) in use by author

Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd gen) review: the near-perfect smart display for most households

By Michelle Rae Uy published

Recommended

Making smart speakers a tad redundant

Obsbot Tiny 2 in use in author's home

Obsbot Tiny 2 review: great features come at great cost

By Michelle Rae Uy published

Best in Class

The Obsbot Tiny 2 is one of the best webcams I’ve ever tested, but the steep price tag narrows its pool of potential buyers considerably. Is it worth the splurge?

Tineco Pure One S11 on the author's floor

Tineco Pure One S11 smart vacuum review: an effective and robust cordless vacuum with some niggles

By Michelle Rae Uy published

The Tineco Pure One S11 is a solid alternative to Shark vacuum cleaners from a lesser-known brand. Find out if it’s the right cordless vacuum for your needs.

Acer Chromebook Spin 514 (2022) on a kitchen counter

How are Chromebooks better than Windows laptops?

By Michelle Rae Uy published

While it’s no match to Windows laptops when it comes to functionality, there are several reasons why you should go for a lean Chromebook over a traditional laptop with a full OS.

Two people in Halloween costumes in a Halloween-themed room

5 ways your smart home devices can make your Halloween party extra spooky this year

By Michelle Rae Uy published

Last-minute Halloween decorations? Your smart lights, smart doorbell, smart speaker and even smart robot vacuum can help creep up your space for your party.

Razer Kraken Kitty V2 BT on a Moroccan poof

Razer Kraken Kitty V2 BT review: Lots of cat-itude, but don’t turn up the mew-sic just yet

By Michelle Rae Uy published

Recommended

While the Razer Kraken Kitty V2 BT is a fun one to add to your gaming arsenal, its audio quality and mic performance leaves something to be desired.

Unagi Model One Voyager overlooking Los Angeles

Unagi Model One Voyager review: just as stunning but now longer-lasting

By Michelle Rae Uy published

The Unagi Model One Voyager comes with welcome upgrades. But are they enough to convince city commuters to hit buy?

Tineco Floor One S7 Pro in action next to cats

I have two cats, and this smart wet-and-dry vacuum cuts my cleaning time in half

By Michelle Rae Uy published

If you’re a cat person, this wet-and-dry vacuum will clean your floors with less effort from you.

Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe on the reviewer's couch

Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe review: more spacious and more protective than it looks

By Michelle Rae Uy published

Editor's Choice

The Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe is more impressive than it looks, and it’s the perfect backpack for city commutes and even a fantastic carry-on for long holidays.

Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 Lightspeed on the tester's desk mat

Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 Lightspeed review: lighter and better for gaming

By Michelle Rae Uy published

Recommended

The Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 Lightspeed is a premium mouse that’s worth your money if you have the need for speed in gaming.

Microsoft Surface Go 4 against a blue background

Microsoft Surface Go 4: everything we know so far about the new 2-in-1

By Michelle Rae Uy last updated

With Microsoft's Surface event done and dusted, we've got a new Surface Go - but we didn't get to properly see it.

Surface Laptop Go 3 vs Laptop Go 2

Surface Laptop Go 3 vs Surface Laptop Go 2: the key differences so far

By Michelle Rae Uy published

Launched at Microsoft's Surface event, the Surface Laptop Go 3 brings some upgrades, but are they enough to boost its appeal?

Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 at the Surface event

Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3: everything we know so far about the budget laptop

By Michelle Rae Uy last updated

We haven't heard a peep about the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go since its last installment in 2022. Is it getting resurrected at the upcoming Surface event?

Alexa's Map View

My Alexa app is a hot mess and Map View might just be its saving grace

By Michelle Rae Uy published

Alexa’s Map View, which offers you a digital map for managing your smart home devices, is the new feature I’m most excited about – here’s why.

Echo Show 8 (3rd gen)

Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd gen): everything we know about the next-gen smart display

By Michelle Rae Uy published

The new Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd gen) has a new design, a new user interface, and Adaptive Content – here's everything you need to know.

Corsair Virtuoso Pro on a seat next to a pillow

Corsair Virtuoso Pro review: Open-back gaming headset? Don’t mind if I do

By Michelle Rae Uy published

Recommended

The Corsair Virtuoso Pro is a terrific first entry into the open-back gaming headset world by Corsair. Here's why.

Logitech G Yeti GX on the author's deskr

Logitech G Yeti GX review: a master at minimizing artefacts

By Michelle Rae Uy published

Recommended

The RGB-fringed Logitech G Yeti GX USB mic is surprisingly great at minimizing vibrations, sibilance, and plosives.

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