Cat Ellis

Cat Ellis

Homes Editor

Cat is TechRadar's Homes Editor specializing in kitchen appliances and smart home technology. She's been a tech journalist for 15 years, and worked on print magazines including PC Plus, Official Windows Magazine, and PC Format before moving online. She's here to help you choose the right devices for your home and do more with them. When not working, she can be found baking, running (to balance out the baking), and learning Welsh.

Articles by: Cat Ellis

Philips Hue starter kit on blue background with white text reading 'TechRadar don't miss'

Philips Hue smart bulbs and starter kits are even cheaper now than they were on Black Friday

By Cat Ellis published

Make your Christmas merry and bright with smart lights for every room in your home.

Ninja Double Stack air fryer on blue background

The best air fryer 2024: Ninja, Samsung, Instant Pot and more

By Cat Ellis last updated

Updated Air fryers for quick meals in small spaces, tested by our team of experts.

Philips Hue lightbulbs, Apple HomePod mini speaker, and Blink security camera on purple background

The best smart home devices 2024: smart speakers, lights, hubs, and more

By Cat Ellis last updated

Updated Never mind repainting: with smart home tech you can completely transform how your home looks and works. These are our favorite bits of smart home kit

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9 tasty Christmas gifts under £100 for home cooks from Ninja, De'Longhi, Philips and more

By Cat Ellis published

Hot deals on appliances for the amateur chef in your life.

Air fryer on green background with text reading "TechRadar Cyber Monday deals"

The best Cyber Monday air fryer deals 2024: hot sales still running

By Cat Ellis last updated

There's still time to save on air fryers from big names like Ninja and Breville with these extended Cyber Monday sales.

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The best Cyber Monday Nespresso deals 2024: offers still running

By Cat Ellis last updated

Cyber Monday is over, but there are still great deals brewing on Nespresso machines and pods - and you'll find them all here.

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The best Cyber Monday espresso machine deals 2024: late sales still brewing

By Cat Ellis last updated

Cyber Monday is over, but there's still time to get a great deal on an espresso machine, if you're fast.

Smeg coffee maker on red background with words "TechRadar don't miss"

This stunning Smeg automatic espresso machine is less than half-price today – who needs Black Friday?

By Cat Ellis published

Save £400 on one of the best espresso machines you can buy.

Garmin Instinct 2 Solar watch on teal background with text reading "TechRadar don't miss"

This Garmin watch can run indefinitely on a single charge - and it's cheaper than ever for Black Friday

By Cat Ellis published

The Garmin Instinct 2 Solar has never been cheaper than with this hot deal at Amazon.

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The best Black Friday air fryer deals: top-rated Ninja fryers from under £80

By Cat Ellis published

I've hand-picked all the hottest deals on air fryers in the UK, with huge savings on brands you can trust.

Philips Hue starter kit on purple background with white text reading "TechRadar Don't Miss"

There's never been a cheaper time to get into Philips Hue thanks to these epic Black Friday deals on starter kits

By Cat Ellis published

Grab a great deal on a pack containing everything you need to get started with Hue smart lighting.

Smeg BCC12 coffee maker on teal background with text reading "TechRadar price cut"

This Smeg coffee machine deal is so good, I wish I didn't already have one

By Cat Ellis published

The Smeg BCC12 is a super sleek bean-to-cup espresso machine, and it's less than half price.

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The best home security cameras 2024: the smartest way to protect your home

By Cat Ellis last updated

Updated We've tested masses of security cameras in our own homes to bring you this guide to the very best.

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The best Instant Pot 2024: versatile multi-cookers tested and rated

By Michelle Rae Uy last updated

Updated Our experts have picked the best Instant Pot multi-cookers for every kitchen.

Amazon Echo Pop speaker and Amazon Basics smart light bulb on pink background with white text reading "TechRadar Lowest Price"

You can get a free smart light bulb when you buy an Amazon Echo speaker this Black Friday - here's how

By Cat Ellis published

Pick up the Amazon Echo Pop for less than half price, and get a color-changing smart bulb thrown in gratis.

Ninja Foodi Max air dryer on blue background with white text reading "TechRadar lowest price"

This Ninja air fryer is Amazon's number-one best seller, and it's going cheap for Black Friday

By Cat Ellis published

We've tested the Ninja Foodi Max Dual Zone, and it comes highly recommended for crispy chips and tender chicken.

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The best air fryers under £100 this Black Friday - recommended by a kitchen tech expert

By Cat Ellis published

Get up to 50% off air fryers from big brands like Ninja and Instant Pot.

Ninja Luxe Café coffee machine with drinks on kitchen counter

Hurry! The 3-in-1 Ninja Luxe Café coffee machine is back in stock, but probably not for long

By Cat Ellis published

We awarded this premium espresso machine 4.5 stars out of 5, and it's proved enormously popular.

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Goodbye to grease: Philips launches self-cleaning air fryer to save you scrubbing

By Cat Ellis published

The new two-in-one fryer steam-cleans itself when you're done cooking.

Shokz OpenRun Pro bone conduction sports headphones

Shokz OpenRun Pro review

By Cat Ellis last updated

Recommended

The world's best bone conduction headphones get a bass upgrade that gives your workout playlist some real punch.

Oura (Third Generation) smart ring

Oura (Generation 3) review: An excellent, unobtrusive sleep tracker

By Cat Ellis last updated

Improved heart rate monitoring, plus new SpO2 and temperature sensors give the sleep-tracking smart ring a real boost.

Garmin Fenix 7 review: Pictured here, the reviewer wearing the watch

Garmin Fenix 7 review

By Cat Ellis last updated

Recommended

Garmin smashes its personal best with improved battery life, accessible new training tools, and a responsive touchscreen.

Garmin Instinct 2 with white case and band

Garmin Instinct 2 review

By Cat Ellis last updated

Editor\'s Choice

Garmin's super rugged sports watch is still supremely practical, but now has an added splash of fun.

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3 things to consider when buying an air fryer on Black Friday

By Cat Ellis published

Black Friday is the perfect time to pick up an air fryer, so make sure you choose the right one.

De'Longhi coffee maker on purple background with white text reading 'TechRadar Price Cut'

Yes, you really can get up to £700 off De'Longhi espresso machines for Black Friday: here's how

By Cat Ellis published

There are huge savings on premium automatic and manual espresso machines.

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