Carrie-Ann Skinner

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

Philips Hue smart light bulbs illuminating blue in a lounge

You can now build your own Philips Hue smart light starter kit, and save 25% too

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published

Philips Hue is letting customers customise their starter kit by choosing which smart lights it comes with – and you can get a discount at the same time.

The Panasonic EH-NA65 on a blue background

This hair dryer that leaves your locks shiny is now at its lowest price ever

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published

The Panasonic EH-NA65 hair dryer has been discounted by 64%, offering a hefty saving.

French toast with a pat of butter melting on top

I made French Toast in an air fryer and it was far easier than on a stove

By Carrie-Ann Skinner last updated

Love French Toast but can't make it right? Then consider using an air fryer - it makes it easy to perfect this breakfast treat.

The Instant Vortex Plus Dual Drawer air fryer on a blue background and the Ninja Foodi Dual zone air fryer on a pink background

Instant Vortex Plus Dual air fryer vs Ninja Foodi 2 basket air fryer: which air fryer should you choose?

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published

Instant and Ninja are two of the biggest brands in the air fryer space, and now both offer a dual-zone model - so we’ve tested both to find out which is right for you.

The Instant Pot Duo Evo Plus on a pink background

This super-versatile Instant Pot is close to its lowest-ever price

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published

The Instant Pot Duo Evo Plus 10-in-1 multi-cooker has been discounted by 34%, offering a hefty saving.

The Eufycam 2 Pro kit comprising two cameras and a base station

EufyCam 2 Pro review

By Carrie-Ann Skinner last updated

The EufyCam 2 Pro is a home security camera system that records in 2K, but how does it compare to rivals from Arlo and Ring?

The Eufy Robovac X8 Hybrid on a yellow background with its water tank and mopping pad removed

This Eufy robot vacuum that can also mop is back to its (almost) lowest price

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published

The Eufy RoboVac X8 Hybrid robot vacuum has been discounted by 20%, offering a hefty saving.

The Sage Bambino on a kitchen countertop with all its accessories

Sage Bambino review

By Carrie-Ann Skinner last updated

The Sage Bambino is a compact espresso machine that will brew single or double shots of coffee, and let you play barista if you want to experiment with extraction and texturizing milk.

Google Nest Audio

It’s now easier than ever to get Google Assistant to stop talking, but is it making us rude?

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published

You can now just say ‘Stop’ when you want to silence Google Assistant, but is this a good thing?

The Proscenic T22 Air Fryer on a kitchen countertop

Proscenic T22 air fryer review

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published

Proscenic’s latest air fryer uses less oil, is quieter in operation, and can cook at lower temperatures – but how does it compare to rivals from Instant and Ninja?

The Philips Hue Inara outdoor lighting range

Philips Hue’s new outdoor smart lights will help make your garden an extension of your home

By Carrie-Ann Skinner last updated

Philips Hue’s new range of outdoor smart lights enable you to adjust the brightness and color from your phone, just as you can with its indoor lights.

The Ring Always Home Cam starting its surveillance path around a home

Ring’s home security drone is one step closer to going on sale

By Carrie-Ann Skinner last updated

The invite list to get your hands on the Ring Always Home Cam, a security drone for your property, is now open.

D-Link Mini Wi-Fi Smart Plug DSP-W118 plugged into a silver power outlet

D-Link Mini Wi-Fi Smart Plug DSP-W118 review

By Carrie-Ann Skinner last updated

A compact smart plug that works with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant

The Meross Smart Wi-Fi Plug Mini MSS110 plugged into an electrical socket on a gery wall

Meross Smart Wi-Fi Plug Mini MSS110 review

By Carrie-Ann Skinner last updated

The Meross Smart Wi-Fi Plug Mini MSS110 is an affordable smart power outlet that’s compatible with Alexa, Google Assistant and HomeKit – but how does it compare to rivals from Amazon and TP-Link?

An AirTag lying in grass with the metal side facing upwards

I lost my AirTag in a forest… but after two months I’ve been reunited with it

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published

Here’s why enabling lost mode on your AirTag is vital

A espresso with late art on the top in a white coffee cup and saucer next to a hessian sack and coffee beans

This game-changing coffee maker trick means you’ll never drink bitter espresso again

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published

Love making espresso at home but find it always tastes bitter? Here’s how to ensure coffee perfection.

Lenovo Smart Clock 2

Lenovo Smart Clock 2 review

By Cat Ellis, Carrie-Ann Skinner last updated

Updated A neat little clock/smart speaker hybrid, but it's hard to escape the fact that the Google Nest Hub does all this and more.

The Instant Vortex Plus Dual Drawer Air Fryer with the light on so youcan keep an eye on the progress of what you're cooking

Instant Vortex Plus Dual Drawer Air Fryer review

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published

The brand behind Instant Pot has launched its first dual-basket air fryer, but how does it compare to rival Ninja?

The Eufy SoloCam S40

Eufy SoloCam S40 review

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published

The Eufy SoloCam S40 is a freestanding home security camera that’s ideal for external use since its integrated solar panel helps to keep the battery topped up.

The Nescafé Dolce Gusto Infinissima pod coffee machine on a orange background

This Dolce Gusto coffee maker is now at its lowest price ever

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published

The Nescafé Dolce Gusto Infinissima has been discounted by 17%, offering a hefty saving.

The Blink outdoor home security camera on a khaki green background

These affordable Blink home security cameras are now even cheaper

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published

The Blink Outdoor Wireless security camera has been discounted by a third, offering a hefty saving.

The Instant Pot Duo Crisp and Air Fry, which is on a blue background, has currently been discounted

This versatile Instant Pot is an air fryer and cooker in one – and it’s reduced by a third

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published

The Instant Pot Duo Crisp + Air Fryer has been discounted by 33%, offering a hefty saving.

The Nespresso Vertuo Plus on a beige background

This Nespresso coffee machine just got a massive 60% price cut

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published

The Nespresso Vertuo Plus has been discounted by 60%, offering a hefty saving.

The Amazon Echo Show 15 on a green background and the Amaozn Echo Show 10 on a pink background

Amazon Echo Show 15 vs Amazon Echo Show 10: which smart display should you choose?

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published

Amazon’s Echo Show 15 is its largest display ever, but costs the same as the Echo Show 10 - so we’ve tested to find out which is right for you.

Cinnamon Rolls that have been freshly baked and topped with sweetened cream cheese

I made cinnamon rolls in an air fryer and they were better than my usual method

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published

Love cinnamon rolls but struggle to get them to look and taste like those you buy? We found out an air fryer is the secret to cooking them, and we'll never go back

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