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

A Blue Yeti, the best USB microphone, against a techradar background

The best USB microphones in 2026: top picks for every budget

By Rob Webb Last updated 25 March 24

Buying Guide Whether you’re a YouTuber, a Twitch streamer or just working from home, these are the best USB microphones on the market right now.

SteelSeries Arena 3

By Michelle Rae Uy Last updated 6 February 24

The SteelSeries Arena 3 is one of three PC speaker systems from the brand that gave us the impressive Arctis gaming headset line. Does it live up to what we’ve come to expect from SteelSeries?

Logitech Z407 Bluetooth Computer Speakers with Subwoofer review

By Michelle Rae Uy Last updated 5 February 24

Recommended

The Logitech Z407 Bluetooth computer speakers offer a whole lotta BOOM for your buck.

SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless on a white coffee table

SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless review

By Michelle Rae Uy Last updated 31 January 24

Recommended

The SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless is a solid-sounding, long-lasting, comfortable headset. It also comes with several features that gamers will appreciate.

HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless

By Jeffrey Loeffler Last updated 31 January 24

Recommended

The HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless gaming headset is among the very best PC gaming headsets on the market, but just mind where you put the wireless dongle.

SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless

By Michelle Rae Uy Last updated 31 January 24

Best in Class

We’ve always dreamed of the perfect gaming headset that we can also use as our go-to headphones. The SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless just made that dream come true.

A Corsair HS65 Surround on a reflective black table

Corsair HS65 Surround review

By Jeffrey Loeffler Last updated 31 January 24

Recommended

The Corsair HS65 Surround gaming headset muscles its way through its competition for serious consideration as the best value in 7.1 surround sound gaming headsets.

JBL Reflect Aero review: good waterproof earbuds for sport

By Michelle Rae Uy Last updated 24 January 24

Recommended

The JBL Reflect Aero are doing something that many other waterproof headphones struggle with, and win in features as well.

Tineco Pure One Station review: a little pricey, but worth the money

By Michelle Rae Uy Published 19 January 24

Recommended

The Tineco Pure One Station may not be perfect, but its performance and features put it slightly ahead of its big-name rivals.

Doing more with less: how smart appliances are becoming multi-functional in 2024

By Michelle Rae Uy Published 18 January 24

A new slew of multi-tasking smart appliances will let you do more with less in 2024

The best Wi-Fi 6 routers 2024: top Wi-Fi 6 and 6E routers

By Michelle Rae Uy Last updated 10 January 24

We went ahead and gathered up all the best Wi-Fi 6 routers has to offer, starting with the TP-Link Archer GX90 as our top pick.

The best webcams for MacBooks 2026: top cameras for Apple laptops

By Michelle Rae Uy Last updated 10 January 24

Swap that built-in 720p webcam on your MacBook Pro or Air for a solid selection. These 1080p and 4K webcam upgrades are just what the boss ordered.

The best MacBook Air accessories 2026: top kit for Apple laptops

By Michelle Rae Uy Last updated 9 January 24

You can count on the best MacBook Air accessories to make the most of Apple’s thinnest and lightest.

The best gaming mouse pads 2026: top mouse pads and mats for gamers

By Allisa James Last updated 8 January 24

Buying Guide From no-frills options to feature-rich ones, these are the best gaming mouse pads to help you glide to gaming greatness.

An image of two Reolink Duo 3 PoE cameras

This dual-lens home security camera delivers 180° 4K view of your home without the distortion

By Michelle Rae Uy Published 5 January 24

Reolink unveils the first 16MP 4K 180-degree panoramic home security camera with minimal distortion, and it's more affordable than you think.

Govee Curtain Lights during author's testing

Govee Curtain Lights review: I'm obsessed

By Michelle Rae Uy Published 23 December 23

Recommended

The Govee Curtain Lights may be a perfect addition to your holiday decorations, but they're versatile enough to use all year and amazing enough you'd want to use them every day.

How to spot Santa with your smart home this year

By Michelle Rae Uy Published 23 December 23

Santa better watch out. Smart home devices have come to town, which means it’ll be so much easier to catch jolly old Saint Nick.

Need last-minute gift ideas? These night sky projectors are the perfect presents to light up the holidays

By Michelle Rae Uy Published 21 December 23

People can't stop complimenting my holiday lights, thanks to these night sky projectors that make for the perfect last-minute gifts.

Alexa is helping me celebrate the holidays with these festive features

By Michelle Rae Uy Published 20 December 23

Alexa loves the holidays too - here's how it will help with your last-minute festivity prep.

Dreo ChefMaker air fryer review: the best air fryer, but also more than an air fryer

By Michelle Rae Uy Published 20 December 23

Editor's Choice

The Dreo ChefMaker is the best air fryer I’ve tested, and while it’s expensive, it’s a product I’d happily splurge on.

Seattle Coffee Gear Diletta Bello+ during testing

Seattle Coffee Gear Diletta Bello+ espresso machine review: take your espresso making craft to the next level

By Michelle Rae Uy Published 18 December 23

Recommended

Manual espresso machines like the Seattle Coffee Gear Diletta Bello+ makes espresso making a meditative art and experience. Find out why it’s worth its hefty price tag.

Govee Christmas String Lights on a small tree during testing

Govee Christmas String Lights review: stylish smart holiday lights for economizing Yule-lovers

By Michelle Rae Uy Published 15 December 23

Recommended

They’re clever and fun too

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 11 December 23

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

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.

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