Articles by Carrie-Ann Skinner

Carrie-Ann Skinner was formerly Homes Editor at TechRadar, and has more than two decades of experience in both online and print journalism, with 13 years of that spent covering all-things tech. Carrie specializes in smart home devices such as smart plugs and smart lights, as well as large and small appliances including vacuum cleaners, air fryers, stand mixers, and coffee machines. Carrie is now a copy editor at PWC.

Articles by: Carrie-Ann Skinner

The Shark Anti Hair Wrap Upright Vacuum Cleaner with Powered Lift-Away NZ850UK on a pink background

You can get almost 40% off this Shark upright vacuum right now

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published 14 March 22

The Shark Anti Hair Wrap Upright Vacuum Cleaner with Powered Lift-Away NZ850UK has been discounted by 37%, offering a hefty saving

Deep fried Ice Cream on a plate drizzled in chocolate sauce

Yes, you can cook ice cream in an air fryer. And it’s delicious

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published 12 March 22

Impress friends and family with this unusual take on ice cream that’s cooked in an air fryer

The Facebook Portal Go on an orange background

Grab this Alexa-enabled Facebook Portal Go for its lowest price ever

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published 10 March 22

The Facebook Portal Go is a versatile and portable smart display for video calls and more – and right now you can save 35%.

The Lavazza A Modo Mio Voicy on a pink backgroundf

You can get almost 20% off this Alexa-enabled coffee maker right now

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published 9 March 22

The Lavazza A Modo Mio Voicy coffee machine has been reduced by £40 offering a hefty saving

The Sodastream Spirit One Touch on a kitchen countertop next to the plastic water bottle its bundled with

Sodastream Spirit One Touch review

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published 7 March 22

The Sodastream Spirit One Touch is a top-of-the-range sparkling water maker that will help you cut down on single-use plastic into the bargain.

The Amazon Echo (4th generation) on a colffee table next to a mug and some glasses

This unknown Alexa feature on Amazon Echo means I no longer make calls on my smartphone

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published 6 March 22

Making calls on an Amazon Echo is a great alternative to using a smartphone on speakerphone, and the calls are free of charge

Cholate brownies on parchment paper surrounded by chocolate chips

I made tasty, fudgy brownies in an air fryer, and they cooked in half the time

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published 5 March 22

Get your brownie fix in half the usual time by cooking them in an air fryer rather than an oven

How coffee makers work

By Sophie Bird published 4 March 22

Intrigued by how coffee makers work? Here’s what you need to know

The Magimix Nespresso Vertuo Plus Special Edition coffee maker on a khaki green background

Grab this Nespresso Vertuo coffee maker for almost half price

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published 3 March 22

The Magimix Nespresso Vertuo Plus Special Edition has been discounted by almost 50%, offering a hefty saving

The Shark Style iQ hair dryer on a pink background

This intelligent Shark hair dryer is back down to its lowest-ever price

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published 1 March 22

The Shark Style iQ hair dryer has been discounted by 22%, offering a hefty saving.

The Dyson Airwrap on the left and the right, and the case ciontaining the Airwrap in the middle on a pink background

Where to buy a Dyson Airwrap: all the retailers to check for the iconic hair styler

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published 28 February 22

All the latest updates on where to buy the Dyson Airwrap in the UK and US

The GHD Unplugged hair straighteners on a blue background on the left-hand side and the Dyson Corrale on a red background to the right-hand side

GHD Unplugged vs Dyson Corrale: which cordless hair straightener should you choose?

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published 27 February 22

We pitted the GHD Unplugged against the Dyson Corrale to find out which cordless hair straightener you should choose to style your hair.

Kkrispy Kreme doughnuts laid out next to each other

I made air fryer donuts so well, my partner thought they were from Krispy Kreme

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published 26 February 22

Love donuts but hate how high in calories they are? Then consider air-frying them for a healthier alternative.

Save over a third on this Eufy home security camera system

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published 25 February 22

You can get the EufyCam 2C two-camera kit with 35% off right now.

Get this Arlo video doorbell for under half price with Amazon’s amazing double deal

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published 24 February 22

The Eufy Video Doorbell Battery has been discounted by 20% offering a hefty saving

The BaByliss Air Style 1000 with the barell bruish attached being held in a hand

BaByliss Air Style 1000 review

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published 23 February 22

The BaByliss Air Style 1000 is a simple-to-use, affordable hot-air hair styler – but how does it compare to the Dyson Airwrap

Instant Pot Duo V2 7in1 electric pressure cooker

The most affordable Instant Pot on the market is now even cheaper

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published 22 February 22

The Instant Pot Duo has been discounted by 29%, offering a hefty saving

The Eufy RoboVac G20 on a green background

Eufy’s latest affordable robot vacuum is now even cheaper

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published 21 February 22

The Eufy RoboVac G20 has been discounted by 23%, offering a hefty saving.

The Smeg Bean to Cup BCC02 coffee machine on a kitchen countertop

Smeg Bean to Cup BCC02 coffee machine review

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published 21 February 22

The Smeg Bean to Cup BCC02 produces barista-worthy espresso at the touch of a button

The Hot Tools Pro Signature Digital Straightener being held in a hand

Hot Tools Pro Signature Digital Straightener review

By Carrie-Ann Skinner last updated 21 February 22

The Hot Tools Pro Signature Digital Straightener comes with titanium plates over ceramic, which makes for a lighter hair styler – but how does it compare to rivals from Revlon and Panasonic.

The Instant Vortex Plus air fryer on a khaki background and the Instant Vortex Plus 6-in-1 air fryer with ClearCook and OdourEase on a red background

Instant Vortex Plus vs Instant Vortex Plus 6-in-1: which air fryer should you choose?

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published 20 February 22

We pitted Instant’s Vortex Plus against the latest iteration to find out which air fryer deserves a place on your kitchen countertop

The Amazon Smart Plug connected to a power outlet

This unsung feature made my smart home safer from burglars

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published 18 February 22

Randomizing when appliances connected to a smart plug switch on could be the key to deterring would-be intruders

The Tado smart thermostat V3 on a red background with a white lowest price badge to the left of it

This smart thermostat is half price, and could help you save on energy bills too

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published 17 February 22

The Tado Wired Smart Thermostat V3 has been discounted by an impressive 50%, offering a hefty saving.

The Remington Hydraluxe Pro Straightener S9001 being held in a hand

Remington Hydraluxe Pro Straightener S9001 review

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published 17 February 22

The Remington Hydraluxe Pro Straightener S9001 styles your hair while spraying a fine mist on tresses to keep them looking healthy and shiny.

Blink Indoor home security camera on a blue background

This affordable Blink home security camera is now even cheaper

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published 16 February 22

The Blink Indoor home security camera has been discounted by 36%, offering a hefty saving.

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