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 Dyson Airwrap being used with the Cander Smmoothing Dryer to reduce flyaways

The new Dyson Airwrap means I can finally get salon-style hair at home

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published 17 March 22

Updated The flyaway attachment that ships with the new Dyson Airwrap will make achieving a smooth, salon-worthy blow-dry at home much easier.

The Hot Tools Pro Signature Salon Ionic AC motor hair dryer being held in a hand

Hot Tools Pro Signature Salon Ionic AC motor hair dryer review

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published 17 March 22

The Hot Tools Pro Signature Salon Ionic AC motor hair dryer is a simple to use, affordable hair-care appliance – but how does it compare to rivals from GHD and Dyson?

The Revamp Progloss Airstyle 6-in-1Air Styler DR-1250 being held ready to use

Revamp Progloss Airstyle 6-in-1Air Styler DR-1250 review

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published 16 March 22

Revamp’s Progloss Airstyle 6-in-1 Air Styler DR-1250 is a simple-to-use, hot-air hair styler that’s more affordable than the Dyson Airwrap. So how does it compare?

The Eufy HomeVac H30 on a pink background

Grab this Eufy cordless handheld vacuum at its lowest price for today only

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published 16 March 22

The Eufy HomeVac H30 Mate cordless handheld vacuum has been discounted by 27%, offering a hefty saving.

Wacaco Picopresso review

By Carrie-Ann Skinner last updated 16 March 22

The Wacaco Picopresso is a portable hand-pump coffee maker, but how does its espresso compare to traditional coffee machines?

The Eufy RoboVac G20 charging on its base station

Eufy RoboVac G20 review

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published 15 March 22

Offering Wi-Fi connectivity and more smarts than the Eufy RoboVac 11S, how does the Eufy RoboVac G20 compare to rivals from Roomba and Roborock?

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 last updated 9 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

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

BaByliss Air Style 1000 review

By Carrie-Ann Skinner last updated 4 March 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

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 Gaggia Magenta Plus with a cup ready to brew an espresso

Gaggia Magenta Plus review

By Carrie-Ann Skinner last updated 3 March 22

The Gaggia Magenta Plus is an expensive coffee maker that does all the hard work for you, but is it worth the high price tag?

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 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

Hive Thermostat review

By Marc Chacksfield last updated 23 February 22

Recommended

Updated The Hive Smart Thermostat lets you control your heating even when you're not around, and can be expanded for zonal control, but it's expensive