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

Dyson V16 Piston Animal cordless stick vacuum being used on a rug in a living room

Dyson V16 Piston Animal review: a powerful vacuum let down by a poorly designed floorhead

By Ruth Hamilton Last updated

The V16 Piston Animal boasts tons of useful features, but the new floorhead isn't one of them.

Close up of screen on Dyson V16 Piston Animal cordless stick vacuum, showing that it's in Auto mode

Dyson's new flagship vacuum knows exactly what kind of floor it's on and adapts to save you battery – here's how it works

By Ruth Hamilton Published

The V16 Piston Animal delivers more thorough cleaning without wasting any battery.

Dyson V16 Piston Animal, Gen5detect and V15 Detect on a sofa

I tested the cleaning powers of Dyson's new flagship vacuum against two older models, and I couldn't believe the results

By Ruth Hamilton Published

The V16 Piston Animal has the more impressive suction specs, but the test results tell a different story.

8 Comments
Dyson V8 Cyclone vacuum

"If you change the format, you change a huge amount": Dyson engineer on why the revamped V8 vacuum has an old-school design

By Ruth Hamilton Published

I chatted to an engineer about how they chose what got updated, and what didn't, for the new V8 Cyclone.

Eufy Omni S2 with scent capsule

Eufy's new robot vacuum will make your home smell like a spa, and it's the cleaning appliance-fragrance plugin crossover I've been waiting for

By Ruth Hamilton Published

The Omni S2 sucks up your dust and leaves a fresh scent in its wake.

Close up of screen on Submarine version of Dyson V16 Pistol vacuum

There's a new Dyson vacuum-mop combo – and I can't believe this big problem hasn't been fixed

By Ruth Hamilton Published

The V16 Piston Animal Submarine could be great, but I'm worried it's going to fail in the same way as its predecessor.

Tineco Floor One S9 Scientist wet-and-dry vacuum

Tineco’s new wet-dry vac has a built-in squeegee so your floors won’t end up slippery

By Ruth Hamilton Published

Wave goodbye to too-wet floors.

Dyson V8 vacuum cleaner in use

Confused by Dyson's vacuum names? Me too – so I asked a Dyson engineer to explain

By Ruth Hamilton Published

"Relevant towards the technology but sometimes not the most coherent."

LUBA mini AWD LiDAR robot mower on a demo lawn

This new robot mower switches between LiDAR, RTK and cameras to make sure it never gets lost

By Ruth Hamilton Published

Mammotion's latest lawnbot can handle shade, poor satellite signal, and yards filled with obstructions.

A sign of the IFA logo, with the Messe Berlin complex in the background

Best of IFA 2025 awards – our 15 favorite tech reveals at the show, from next-gen TVs to stair-climbing robo-vacs

By Matt Bolton Published

From hybrid gaming laptops to AI home robots to elite turntables, IFA in Berlin saw tech innovations of all kinds.

Dreame Cyber10 Ultra robot vacuum with mechanical arm

I just watched a robot vacuum pick up a brush and sweep in a corner, and this might be the future of cleaning

By Ruth Hamilton Published

Right now, Dreame's bot cleans with all the enthusiasm of a sleep-deprived teen, but the idea has tons of potential.

Eufy MarsWalker and Dreame Cyber X

I've seen two game-changing stair-climbing robot vacs in action – there's one clear winner in the race to the top

By Ruth Hamilton Published

The Eufy MarsWalker and Dreame Cyber X both have modules that enable them to move between floors.

Dyson HushJet Purifier Compact air purifier (left) and a close up of the internal filters

Dyson just launched its first desktop air purifier, and it's inspired by a jet engine – but thankfully it's a lot quieter

By Ruth Hamilton Published

The new HushJet Purifier Compact uses a completely different format to previous Dyson air purifiers.

Dyson Spot+Scrub Ai robot vacuum

I've just seen Dyson's surprise new robot vacuum, and it looks great... but why is it so enormous?

By Ruth Hamilton Published

The new Dyson Spot+Scrub Ai checks many of the the boxes missed by the disappointing 360 Vis Nav.

Dyson V8 Cyclone vacuum

Dyson just released the vacuum we actually wanted – an upgraded V8 that costs basically the same as the original

By Ruth Hamilton Published

After a Dyson vacuum at a price that doesn't make you want to cry? The V8 Cylone is it.

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Dyson V16 Piston Animal stick vacuum cleaner

There's finally a new flagship Dyson, and it solves all my biggest problems with stick vacuums

By Ruth Hamilton Published

The Dyson V16 Piston Animal has a range of features other brands will be scrabbling to copy.

9 Comments
Roborock F25 Ultra wet-dry cleaner in steam mode

Roborock just launched a wet-dry vacuum with steam mode, and my kitchen floor is about to get the best clean of its life

By Ruth Hamilton Published

The Roborock F25 Ultra offers hot water mopping and remote control for hands-free scrubbing.

Close up of floorhead on Dreame V20 Pro

Dreame's new stick vacuum is absolutely desperate to get right under your sofa

By Ruth Hamilton Published

The Dreame V20 Pro can get to places that have never seen a vacuum before.

Roborock lawnbots

I've just seen Roborock's first robot mowers in action, and other lawnbot brands should be worried

By Ruth Hamilton Published

Roborock's robot mowers deliver precise navigation, ultra-smooth turning, and an innovative approach to edge cutting.

Dyson V8 vacuum (left) and V15 (right)

Dyson V8 vs V15 Detect cordless vacuum: what's the difference and which should I buy?

By Ruth Hamilton Published

I pitted the cheapest Dyson vacuum against one of the priciest to see if there's enough of a difference to justify the extra spend.

2 Comments
Segway Navimow X350 on reviewer's lawn

Segway Navimow X3 Series robot mower review: ultra-speedy, super-accurate and a dream to control

By Ruth Hamilton Published

Recommended

If you have a palatial lawn in need of regular upkeep, the Segway Navimow X3 Series is the robot mower you've been waiting for.

Dyson V11 vacuum (left) vs Gen5detect (right)

Dyson V11 vs Gen5detect: what's the difference, and which should you buy?

By Ruth Hamilton Published

We put Dyson's 2019 and 2022 flagship vacuums head to head – is the Gen5detect really worth the extra cash?

Hobot S7 Pro window cleaning robot on inside of reviewer's patio door window

I tested a robotic window cleaner – here are 3 things that surprised me

By Ruth Hamilton Published

I wasn't even aware there was such a thing as a window cleaning robot – and that was just the first surprise in store.

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Roborock Saros 10 robot vacuum in mopping mode

Can a robot vacuum effectively mop your floors, too? I've tested all kinds of hybrid robovacs, and here's what I've found

By Ruth Hamilton Published

Mopping is a handy bonus with most robot vacuums, but they won't scrub floors like a human can.

Dyson Gen5 Detect vacuum cleaner

People are fighting about whether Dyson vacuums are trash, but the arguments don't stack up – here's my take as a vacuum expert

By Ruth Hamilton Published

Please, everyone, stop blaming Dyson for everything that's wrong with cordless stick vacuums.

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