Cat Ellis

Cat Ellis

Homes Editor

Cat is TechRadar's Homes Editor specializing in kitchen appliances and smart home technology. She's been a tech journalist for 15 years, and worked on print magazines including PC Plus, Official Windows Magazine, and PC Format before moving online. She's also a Speciality Coffee Association (SCA) certified barista, so whether you want to upgrade your smart lights or pick up a new espresso machine, she's the right person to help.

Articles by: Cat Ellis

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Want a cheap Ring doorbell alternative? I'm a smart home tech expert, and these are the 3 I recommend

By Cat Ellis published

Affordable video doorbells with no subscription fees

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Love lattes? I test coffee makers for a living and these are my top 3 recommendations for the creamiest drinks

By Cat Ellis published

Tired of paying a premium for take-out lattes? These three coffee makers will handle all the prep for you.

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The best espresso machine 2025: home coffee makers tested by experts

By Cat Ellis published

Updated Expert-recommended espresso machines to give you a morning jump-start.

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The best video doorbell 2025: security for your home, wherever you are

By Cat Ellis published

Updated We've spent months testing video doorbells from big and small brands to help you make the right choice.

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The best coffee maker 2025: espresso and filter made easy

By Cat Ellis published

Updated Coffee makers that you can rely on to produce consistently delicious results, whatever style you prefer.

Lavazza Assoluta coffee machine with drink and two bags of coffee

The Lavazza Assoluta is a quirky coffee machine that adjusts its own settings to suit your beans – provided you buy the right ones

By Cat Ellis published

If you don't mind sticking with Lavazza's own beans, the Assoluta will deliver consistently well-extracted coffee every morning.

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I've tested over a dozen coffee makers this year, and these are the 3 top bean-to-cup machines I recommend

By Cat Ellis published

Enjoy perfect coffee at the touch of a button, whether you prefer a strong espresso or a silky latte.

Nespresso Festive Collection Sweet Almond and Hibiscus capsules

I tried Nespresso's Christmassy new Sweet Almond and Hibiscus coffee, and it was like sipping a marzipan-infused latte

By Cat Ellis published

The festive flavor of a German Christmas market, ready within one minute.

Nesprsso Festive Collection Double Espresso capsules

I tried Nespresso's Festive Edition Double Espresso, and it gave me the energy to finish my Christmas shopping a month early

By Cat Ellis published

A toasty and fruity espresso that tastes festive but doesn't rely on added flavors.

Russell Hobbs Calm Kettle boiling water

The color-changing Russell Hobbs Calm Kettle is giving me a moment of peace in the morning, and it's perfect for Christmas

By Cat Ellis published

Turn your first brew of the day into a minute of mindfulness with soothing sounds and shifting light effects.

The iPhone 16 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

Need help buying the best phone for you? Here’s what the TechRadar experts use, and how to score a good deal

By Roland Moore-Colyer published

With the Black Friday deals already here, now's a great time to snap up a brilliant phone that has the TechRadar seal of approval.

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The best air fryer 2025: quick and convenient fryers to feed a family

By Cat Ellis published

Updated Air fryers for quick meals in small spaces, tested by our team of experts in real-world conditions.

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The 3 best Nespresso machines for delicious coffee in an instant, recommended by a trained barista

By Cat Ellis published

If you want your coffee as quickly as possible, a Nespresso machine could be exactly what you need, and these are three of the best.

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The 3 best drip coffee machines for your kitchen, recommended by a qualified barista

By Cat Ellis published

The best batch brewers for preparing delicious drip coffee and keeping it hot and tasty for hours.

Lavazza Assoluta espresso machine

The Lavazza Assoluta adjusts its own brew settings to suit your beans, but does it make a good espresso?

By Cat Ellis published

An espresso machine that aims to take the trial-and-error out of espresso.

Smeg ECF03 espresso machine

The chic Smeg ECF03 looks like it came straight out of the 1950s, and brews consistently great hot and cold espresso

By Cat Ellis published

The new ECF03 is the most stylish way to prepare your morning pick-me-up.

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The best bean-to-cup coffee machine 2025: quick and convenient coffee makers tested

By Cat Ellis last updated

Updated We've tested the best bean-to-cup coffee machines to find the best options from De'Longhi, Breville, Ninja, Gaggia and more.

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The 7 best blenders 2025: top models from Vitamix, Smeg, and Nutribullet tested by home tech experts

By Cat Ellis last updated

Updated Powerful home blenders from big brands, tested with real recipes and rated for power, performance, and volume.

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The best home security cameras 2025: indoor, outdoor and subscription-free cams

By Cat Ellis last updated

Updated We've tested masses of security cameras in our own homes to bring you this guide to the very best.

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The best food processor 2025: from KitchenAid, Ninja, Magimix and more, tested by kitchen experts

By Cat Ellis last updated

Updated These are the best food processors for every kind of cook and every kind of kitchen, from big names including Ninja, Magimix, and KitchenAid.

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The Jura J10 is the next best thing to having a barista in your kitchen, and it's our Home Device of the Year 2025

By Cat Ellis published

If your regular coffee order needs a TL;DR, this is the machine for you.

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The best drip coffee maker 2025: delicious, fuss-free coffee, fast

By Cat Ellis last updated

Updated Drip coffee machines that will deliver consistently delicious, well brewed coffee - tested by us.

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The best Nespresso machine 2025: barista-recommended capsule coffee makers tested and rated

By Cat Ellis last updated

Updated Nespresso Original and Vertuo machines tested and recommended by an SCA-certified barista.

Ninja Crispi Pro air fryer containing roast chicken beside a dish of bread rolls on a kitchen counter

Ninja's glass air fryer now comes in an XL size and four pretty colors – which one will you choose?

By Cat Ellis published

According to Ninja, the new Crispi Max can cook dinner for up to 10 people.

Google Nest Learning Thermostat with seasonal poppy face

These pretty new Nest Learning Thermostat faces will turn your temperature controller into a work of art

By Cat Ellis published

The new Farsight faces will be displayed when you're within about 20 feet of the thermostat.

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