Articles by 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 also a Speciality Coffee Association (SCA) certified barista, so whether you want to upgrade your smart lights or pick up a new espresso machine, she's the right person to help.

Articles by: Cat Ellis

Coffee grounds in brew basket, cup of drip coffee, and settings on drip coffee machine

The 3 best drip coffee machines for your kitchen, recommended by a qualified barista

By Cat Ellis published 27 October 25

The best batch brewers for preparing delicious drip coffee and keeping it hot and tasty for hours.

The Lavazza Assoluta adjusts its own brew settings to suit your beans, but does it make a good espresso?

By Cat Ellis published 26 October 25

An espresso machine that aims to take the trial-and-error out of espresso.

The chic Smeg ECF03 looks like it came straight out of the 1950s, and brews consistently great hot and cold espresso

By Cat Ellis published 24 October 25

The new ECF03 is the most stylish way to prepare your morning pick-me-up.

Coffee beans in hopper, latte macchiato, and person's hand using bean-to-cup coffee machine

The best bean-to-cup coffee machine 2025: quick and convenient coffee makers tested

By Cat Ellis last updated 23 October 25

Updated We've tested the best bean-to-cup coffee machines to find the best options from De'Longhi, Breville, Ninja, Gaggia and more.

The 7 best blenders 2025: top models from Vitamix, Smeg, and Nutribullet tested by home tech experts

By Cat Ellis last updated 22 October 25

Updated Powerful home blenders from big brands, tested with real recipes and rated for power, performance, and volume.

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The best home security cameras: indoor, outdoor and subscription-free cams

By Cat Ellis last updated 22 October 25

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

Sliced cucumber in food processor, food processor containing berries, and grated carrot in food processor

The best food processor 2025: from KitchenAid, Ninja, Magimix and more, tested by kitchen experts

By Cat Ellis last updated 22 October 25

Updated These are the best food processors for every kind of cook and every kind of kitchen, from big names including Ninja, Magimix, and KitchenAid.

The Jura J10 is the next best thing to having a barista in your kitchen, and it's our Home Device of the Year 2025

By Cat Ellis published 21 October 25

If your regular coffee order needs a TL;DR, this is the machine for you.

Coffee dripping into carafe, cup of drip coffee, and hand adjusting brew settings on drip coffee maker

The best drip coffee maker: delicious, fuss-free coffee, fast

By Cat Ellis last updated 21 October 25

Updated Drip coffee machines that will deliver consistently delicious, well brewed coffee - tested by us.

Nespresso Verto capsules, machine dispensing espresso into cup, and Nespresso Original capsule in machine

The best Nespresso machine: barista-recommended capsule coffee makers tested and rated

By Cat Ellis last updated 21 October 25

Updated Nespresso Original and Vertuo machines tested and recommended by an SCA-certified barista.

I spent two weeks with the Ninja Prestige DualBrew System, and espresso and drip coffee don't get easier than this

By Cat Ellis published 19 October 25

Whether you're entertaining guests or just kick-starting your morning, the DualBrew System has everything you need in one neat package.

Ninja Crispi Pro air fryer containing roast chicken beside a dish of bread rolls on a kitchen counter

Ninja's glass air fryer now comes in an XL size and four pretty colors – which one will you choose?

By Cat Ellis published 16 October 25

According to Ninja, the new Crispi Max can cook dinner for up to 10 people.

Tired of boring kitchen appliances? Smeg has teamed up with Porsche to bring the thill of Le Mans to your breakfast table

By Cat Ellis published 15 October 25

The collection includes a limited-edition red fridge and coffee maker, plus appliances in metallic green and white with Porsche branding.

Google Nest Learning Thermostat with seasonal poppy face

These pretty new Nest Learning Thermostat faces will turn your temperature controller into a work of art

By Cat Ellis published 14 October 25

The new Farsight faces will be displayed when you're within about 20 feet of the thermostat.

Since the Ninja Prestige DualBrew coffee maker came into my life, I'm finally becoming a morning person

By Cat Ellis published 12 October 25

The quickest and easiest way to get caffeine into your groggy system.

KitchenAid stand mixer in Wildflower on kitchen counter with cakes and baking ingredients

KitchenAid just launched its iconic stand mixer in a brand new colour – and I think it might be the prettiest yet

By Cat Ellis published 9 October 25

Wildflower is the colour of Parma Violets with a satin finish, and would look perfect on your worktop.

Ninja coffee machine on blue background with text reading 'TechRadar Prime Day'

I test coffee makers for a living – here are the best Prime Day deals, from brands including Breville, Ninja, and Philips

By Cat Ellis published 8 October 25

There are huge savings on espresso and drip coffee machines this Prime Day, with up to 50% off big brands.

Reolink security camera on blue background with text reading 'TechRadar Prime Day'

All today's best Amazon Prime Day deals on subscription-free security cameras, picked by a smart home tech editor

By Cat Ellis last updated 8 October 25

Protect your home for less with huge discounts on home security cameras (and the occasional doorbell) with no added fees.

Nespresso coffee machine on blue background with text reading 'TechRadar Prime Day'

The best Prime Day Nespresso deals chosen by a trained barista – all the biggest savings on the final day

By Cat Ellis last updated 8 October 25

The freshest, hottest deals on the last day

Smeg Mini Pro espresso machine on pink background with white text reading 'TechRadar Big Savings'

I'm a trained barista, and one of my favourite Smeg espresso machines just got a £400 price cut ahead of Prime Day

By Cat Ellis published 6 October 25

Very has beaten Amazon with a huge discount on one of this luxury espresso machine, which is now cheaper than ever.

Split image of espresso in cup, person using espresso machine, and ground espresso beans in portafilter

I test coffee makers for a living, and these are the 3 best espresso machines I've used this year

By Cat Ellis published 5 October 25

Whatever your budget and level of experience, I have the perfect espresso machine for your kitchen.

De'Longhi Dedica Duo espresso machine on pink background with text reading 'TechRadar Lowest Price'

I test espresso machines for a living, and my favorite compact De'Longhi machine just hit a record-low price ahead of Prime Day

By Cat Ellis published 3 October 25

My favorite budget-friendly espresso machine is now even cheaper thanks to this early Prime Day deal, so grab it while you can.

The new Google Home Speaker comes in some fun color options in the US, but elsewhere it's gray all the way

By Cat Ellis published 2 October 25

Not in North America? You're missing out on funky colored speaker and cameras, as well as the new Nest Doorbell.

Nest isn’t dead – Google takes on Ring with new AI-powered video doorbell and security cameras

By Cat Ellis published 1 October 25

Google's new doorbell and cameras boast 2K resolution and Gemini-powered smarts, but is that enough to keep pace with Ring?

Amazon’s big hardware event as it happened – four new Echo devices, Kindle Scribe Colorsoft, Alexa+, new Ring doorbells and more

By Cat Ellis last updated 30 September 25

Amazon's 2025 hardware event is happening today, and we're bringing you all the announcements as soon as they happen.

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