Articles by Victoria Woollaston

Victoria Woollaston is a freelance science and technology journalist with more than a decade’s experience writing for Wired UK, Alphr, Expert Reviews, TechRadar, Shortlist and the Sunday Times. She has a keen interest in next-generation technology and its potential to revolutionise how we live and work.

Articles by: Victoria Woollaston

GHD Chronos flat iron review: a hard sell that falls short

By Victoria Woollaston published 22 March 24

It's been six years since GHD released a wired flat-iron styler. Was it worth the wait?

De'Longhi vs Breville: which brand makes the best coffee makers?

By Victoria Woollaston published 13 November 23

De'Longhi and Breville are two of the biggest names in coffee machines, but which brand is worth your money?

Govee Smart Tower Fan in use during testing by author

Govee Smart Tower Fan review: a great introduction to smart fan technology

By Victoria Woollaston published 7 November 23

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The Govee Smart Tower Fan provides a wide range of speeds, modes and customizable settings, thanks to its excellent smart capabilities.

I used a full suite of automated air quality devices and I've never breathed easier

By Victoria Woollaston published 1 November 23

This Govee bundle has not only simplified my life but enhanced it in ways I hadn't anticipated.

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I've been using a smart humidifier for a month – here are 5 surprising things I've learned

By Victoria Woollaston published 26 October 23

It turns out that adding smart features to something that seems as basic as a humidifier can have a bigger impact than you might think.

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5 different ways to air fry a potato

By Victoria Woollaston published 10 September 23

From fries to wedges and croquettes, here are five ways to transform the humble potato into tasty dishes in your air fryer.

These mini air fryer potato skins are the ultimate comfort food – cute, delicious and so easy to make

By Victoria Woollaston published 9 September 23

Crispy skin, soft potato, crunchy bacon and melted cheese. What more could you want?

These air fryer egg muffins have become our favorite, foolproof high-protein breakfast

By Victoria Woollaston published 27 August 23

This foolproof recipe produces an easy high-protein breakfast or lunchbox treat in minutes

I made these air fryer bagels in just 15 minutes and they taste as good as the real thing

By Victoria Woollaston published 26 August 23

I made these air fryer bagels in just 15 minutes and they taste as good as the real thing

Nama J2 on a counter next to a jug of carrot juice and carrot pieces

Nama J2 juicer review

By Victoria Woollaston published 24 June 23

Make unique juice blends and tasty smoothies with the cult-favorite Nama J2 Juicer.

Dyson BigQuiet Formeldahyde in living room next to plants

The new Dyson Big+Quiet Formaldehyde is its "quietest, most powerful purifier" yet

By Victoria Woollaston published 24 May 23

Dyson has improved almost every aspect of the filtration system on the Big+Quiet purifier to make it a must-have.

The Dyson Airstrait uses only air to straighten your hair – seriously

By Victoria Woollaston published 12 May 23

It's not the first wet-to-dry styler, but the Dyson Airstrait is an innovative new styling tool.

I turned simple air fryer chicken into coronation chicken and it's fit for a king

By Victoria Woollaston published 6 May 23

Here's how to make your own air fryer chicken and coronation filling perfect for sandwiches, jacket potatoes and salads.

Air fryer chips are even easier to make and tastier that you think

By Victoria Woollaston published 29 April 23

Here's how to make your own crispy and delicious air fryer chips for movie night, parties or anytime snack.

These air fryer salmon bites are so easy and tasty, even kids love them

By Victoria Woollaston published 2 April 23

Here's how to make quick and delicious air fryer salmon bites in just 15 minutes.

We tried this air fryer cheese on toast recipe, and it was delicious

By Victoria Woollaston published 27 March 23

Here's how to take cheese on toast to the next level using your air fryer.

These air fryer eggs are effortless and taste great

By Victoria Woollaston published 26 March 23

Here's how to create soft- and hard-boiled air fryer eggs

I've finally found a way to get the crispiest air fryer potato wedges

By Victoria Woollaston published 4 February 23

The key to making these crispy yet fluffy air fryer potato wedges is to soak them in an ice bath.

A close up image of a mozzarella stick coated in Cheetos

This recipe for air fryer mozzarella sticks is among the most popular on YouTube – and I followed it

By Victoria Woollaston published 1 February 23

Here's how to create a quick savory treat in your air fryer using a bag of Cheetos and a ball of mozzarella.

Slices of bread and butter pudding on a plate next to a tray of pudding with a serving spoon

I tried this air fryer bread pudding recipe from TikTok, and you can't go wrong

By Victoria Woollaston published 28 January 23

Here's how to make a quick and tasty air fryer dessert in less than 10 minutes with ingredients you likely already have.

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"The hair dryer sector lacks beauty": Celeb stylist Michael Douglas on why he launched the mdlondon BLOW

By Victoria Woollaston published 23 January 23

Fed up with heavy, bulky, and ugly hair dryers, stylist Michael Douglas explains how he designed his "dream dryer" .

The buttons of the mdlondon BLOW hair dryer

mdlondon Blow hair dryer review

By Victoria Woollaston published 13 January 23

It's rare that a hair dryer surprises us, but the new mdlondon Blow has a number of tricks up its sleeve that help set it apart from the rest.

Honey Garlic Chicken Tenders cooked in an airfryer

We followed this air fryer TikTok recipe - it's the only thing I'll be eating from now

By Victoria Woollaston published 1 January 23

We were skeptical about how this low-calorie, high-protein air fryer recipe would turn out but it tastes as good as it looks.

Turn your Christmas leftovers into a tasty toastie with this viral TikTok air fryer recipe

By Victoria Woollaston published 27 December 22

Here's how to turn your festive food leftovers into a tasty and comforting snack using your air fryer.

Dyson Airwrap next to Shark FlexiStyle on dressing table

Dyson Airwrap vs Shark FlexStyle: which is the best premium multistyler hair tool?

By Victoria Woollaston last updated 23 November 22

Is the Shark FlexStyle finally a worthy alternative to the Dyson Airwrap?

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