Michelle Rae Uy

Michelle Rae Uy

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Michelle Rae Uy is the former Buying Guides Editor at TechRadar. She's a Los Angeles-based tech, travel and lifestyle writer covering a wide range of topics, from computing to the latest in green commutes to the best hiking trails. 


She's an ambivert who enjoys communing with nature and traveling for months at a time just as much as watching movies and playing sim games at home. That also means that she has a lot more avenues to explore in terms of understanding how tech can improve the different aspects of our lives. 


A past IGN, Insider, and Thrillist contributor, you can also see her work on T3, Creative Bloq, and Digital Camera World. When not testing cool gadgets, she's gallivanting around the world, going on adventures, learning the latest TikTok dance trend, or cuddling with her tuxedo cats while watching reruns of the X-Files or listening to podcasts about astronomy.


She dreams of traveling to space one day, maybe when it's cheap to do so and hyperspace is no longer just a sci-fi concept.

Articles by: Michelle Rae Uy

New Year cordless vacuum deals

Gear up early for spring cleaning with these cordless vacuums that are up to 75% off from Shark, LG and more

By Michelle Rae Uy published

Why wait until spring when you could save so much now for your spring cleaning supplies? These cordless vacuums are up to 75% off at Walmart.

Govee Curtain Lights during author's testing

Govee Curtain Lights review: I'm obsessed

By Michelle Rae Uy published

Recommended

The Govee Curtain Lights may be a perfect addition to your holiday decorations, but they're versatile enough to use all year and amazing enough you'd want to use them every day.

Santa coming down the chimney

How to spot Santa with your smart home this year

By Michelle Rae Uy published

Santa better watch out. Smart home devices have come to town, which means it’ll be so much easier to catch jolly old Saint Nick.

star projector gift guide

Need last-minute gift ideas? These night sky projectors are the perfect presents to light up the holidays

By Michelle Rae Uy published

People can't stop complimenting my holiday lights, thanks to these night sky projectors that make for the perfect last-minute gifts.

Smiling woman admiring a Christmas tree

Alexa is helping me celebrate the holidays with these festive features

By Michelle Rae Uy published

Alexa loves the holidays too - here's how it will help with your last-minute festivity prep.

Dreo ChefMaker during testing

Dreo ChefMaker air fryer review: the best air fryer, but also more than an air fryer

By Michelle Rae Uy published

Editor's Choice

The Dreo ChefMaker is the best air fryer I’ve tested, and while it’s expensive, it’s a product I’d happily splurge on.

Seattle Coffee Gear Diletta Bello+ during testing

Seattle Coffee Gear Diletta Bello+ espresso machine review: take your espresso making craft to the next level

By Michelle Rae Uy published

Recommended

Manual espresso machines like the Seattle Coffee Gear Diletta Bello+ makes espresso making a meditative art and experience. Find out why it’s worth its hefty price tag.

Govee Christmas String Lights on a small tree during testing

Govee Christmas String Lights review: stylish smart holiday lights for economizing Yule-lovers

By Michelle Rae Uy published

Recommended

They’re clever and fun too

Get in the festive spirit with smart lights

5 fun and creative ways to use smart lights to get in the festive spirit

By Michelle Rae Uy published

Walk in your own winter wonderland the smart way with these holiday decoration ideas that will set everyone’s eyes all aglow.

smart home gift guide

24 smart home gifts to check off your Christmas list – your ultimate guide for the holidays

By Michelle Rae Uy published

All they want for Christmas are these smart home devices. Here is my ultimate gift guide for every smart home user.

Happy Llama Tech Refrigerated Smart Feeder

This smart wet food dispenser keeps my cat's dinner chilled – and me too

By Michelle Rae Uy published

This smart wet food dispenser, the world’s first refrigerated one, is the best I’ve tested yet for many reasons.

Christmas smart light gifts

Deck the halls with these smart Christmas light gifts that arrive before the holidays

By Michelle Rae Uy published

Create your own wintry wonderland with these fantastic holiday deals on smart Christmas lights.

A sign "Black Friday Coffee Make deals" next to a shiny steel coffee maker and a cup

Coffee maker Black Friday deals 2023: the best deals still available now

By Hamish Hector last updated

Your Black Friday coffee maker guide to help you find the best deals during the sales season!

A camera against a TechRadar Cyber Monday deals background

Cyber Monday camera deals 2023: top sales still here on Sony, Canon, and more

By John Loeffler last updated

Most Cyber Monday camera deals remain, with tons of great offers you can get right now.

Cyber Monday Dyson vacuum deals, ball on Techradar background

Cyber Monday Dyson deals 2023: Today's sales on Dyson vacuums, hair and air care

By Michelle Rae Uy last updated

Cyber Monday Dyson deals are live now, and these are the best we've found so far.

Artwork for TechRadar Gaming's Black Friday gaming chair deals page

Black Friday gaming chair deals 2023 - the best discounts still available

By Rob Dwiar last updated

Black Friday Black Friday gaming chair deals have come to an end, but we are still seeing some fantastic deals on gaming chairs slip through the cracks.

Amazon Cyber Monday deals roundup

Early Cyber Monday deals at Amazon - beat the rush and save up to 70% off

By Michelle Rae Uy published

Missed Black Friday? No worries; with these early Cyber Monday deals from Amazon, it's not too late to score a bargain.

Black Friday Instant Pot deals

Black Friday Instant Pot deals 2023: best deals on right now

By Michelle Rae Uy last updated

Instant Pot Black Friday deals let you have one of these popular kitchen appliances at a bargain. Let us show you how.

Black Friday Shark vacuum deals

Black Friday Shark vacuum deals 2023: early deals on cordless, robot and stick vacs

By Rowan Davies last updated

What to expect from Shark's Black Friday deals, and where to find them.

Black Friday electric scooter deals 2023

Black Friday electric scooter deals 2023: best bargains on e-scooters live now

By Michelle Rae Uy last updated

Electric scooter Black Friday deals offer massive savings during the biggest sale event. We found the best ones for you.

A mind KitchenAid stand mixer in front of a sign saying Black Friday

Black Friday KitchenAid deals 2023: best bargains on KitchenAid mixers and more

By Michelle Rae Uy last updated

KitchenAid mixer Black Friday deals are key to scoring one for much less. We found all the best deals available now, days before Black Friday.

Black Friday dehumidifier deals

Damp and mold, begone! These Black Friday dehumidifier deals are here to save the day

By Michelle Rae Uy published

These Black Friday dehumidifier deals will help keep you healthy, protect your belongings, and help to dry your washing this winter without raising your energy consumption.

Govee Glide Hexagon Light Panels Ultra in the author's living room during testing

Govee Glide Hexagon Light Panels Ultra review: the ultimate smart light panels

By Michelle Rae Uy published

Editor's Choice

The Govee Glide Hexagon Light Panels Ultra is the smart light panels of all smart light panels, but is it worth the steep price? We think so.

Ring A19 smart light bulb during testing

Ring A19 smart light bulb review: an affordable, stripped-down entry to smart lights

By Michelle Rae Uy published

Recommended

The Ring A19 smart light bulb is an affordable, entry-level option in the world of smart lights. If you only need the basics, this is a good option to consider.

Map View

Five ways Alexa's Map View will help you manage your smart home devices more efficiently

By Michelle Rae Uy published

Alexa's Map View is coming – here are 5 ways it will make managing your smart home devices easier.

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