Articles by Ruth Hamilton, Collections Editor

Ruth is TechRadar's Collections Editor, responsible for masterminding TechRadar's approach towards the new Collections format — a themed, curated selection of product recommendations designed to provide readers with an exciting new way to shop for the very best gadgets and gizmos. She has been reviewing and writing about products since 2020, covering everything from robot vacuums and hair stylers to outdoor kit and mattresses.

Articles by: Ruth Hamilton

10 smart home gadgets I'd buy in the Amazon Spring Sale — including a 'gorgeously thin and bright' smart display

By Ruth Hamilton Published 12 March 26

Want to make your home a little bit smarter? The Amazon Spring Sale is well worth a browse.

Selection of cases for the 13-inch MacBook Air

I've hunted out the best 13-inch MacBook Air cases and bags to keep your new laptop protected

By Ruth Hamilton Published 12 March 26

Cases, covers and bags to keep your swanky new MacBook safe from bumps and scratches.

Selection of household essentials floating in the sky

29 cut-price household essentials to add to your Amazon Spring Sale cart — from batteries to coffee pods

By Ruth Hamilton Published 11 March 26

Tech bargains are all well and good, but how about 16 electric toothbrush heads for half price?

Super Mario Lego sets in front of a colorful background

21 super Lego sets to add to your Mario collection on Mar10 Day

By Ruth Hamilton Published 10 March 26

These Boo-tiful sets will look pretty as a Peach on your shelves.

Selection of Razer gaming peripherals against a background of RGB lighting

Upgrade your gaming setup with these 25+ Razer deals in the big Amazon spring sale — prices from £16.49

By Ruth Hamilton Published 10 March 26

The Spring sale is delivering major price-drops across gaming mice, headsets and more.

Collection of Lego Botanicals flowers and plants on a potting bench

Lego flowers make a blooming perfect Mothers' Day present — here are 12 hand-picked deals

By Ruth Hamilton Published 9 March 26

These Lego Botanicals blooms will never wilt and don't need watering.

Phone cases for the Samsung Galaxy S26 floating on some water

I've hunted out the best Galaxy S26 cases to keep your swanky new phone protected

By Ruth Hamilton Published 7 March 26

Samsung Galaxy S26 is about to start shipping, so it's time to get your case sorted now.

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Dreame robot vacuum dock with space for three sets of mop pads (left); Shark's new UV-equipped robot vacuum (middle); Roborock robot vacuum with mop pad extended to one side (right)

Shark's new robot vacuum has a mopping feature I've never seen before — and it's not the only brand to level-up its mop setup

By Ruth Hamilton Published 3 March 26

From UV lights to jukebox style mop dispensers, robo-mops are more advanced than ever.

IKEA Grejsimojs homeware products including a dog-shaped lamp, giraffe lamp, cactus coat hook and floor cushions on a bed, with twinkle lights in the background

IKEA dopamine décor trends: 9 furnishings and gadgets to inject some joy into your home

By Ruth Hamilton Published 3 March 26

Need a mood boost? This ultra-playful range will put a smile on your face.

I'm a robot vacuum expert, and these are the 8 biggest misconceptions people have

By Ruth Hamilton Published 28 February 26

Robot vacuums are getting a bad rap — let me set the record straight.

Dyson hair tools in Ceramic Apricot and Topaz colorway

Dyson Beauty's new limited-edition colorway is 'inspired by the summer solstice', and it might be my favorite yet

By Ruth Hamilton Published 27 February 26

This sunny colorway has me ready for long days and balmy weather.

Shark EveryMess 3-in-1 cleaner being used to clean paint and soda from a cream rug

The new Shark EveryMess is like a spa for your carpets, and it's small enough to fit in a kitchen cupboard

By Ruth Hamilton Published 25 February 26

This 3-in-1 machine can vacuum wet and dry messes of all kinds, and turns into a spot cleaner too.

Roborock Qrevo Curv 2 Pro robot vacuum in reviewer's home

This 'powerhouse' robot vacuum can clean even deep-pile carpets with ease — and it’s finally available in the UK

By Ruth Hamilton Published 24 February 26

We rated this Roborock bot as one of the very best robot vacuums for carpet.

Three different detail photos of the Dyson PencilWash

Dyson just unveiled a new floor-care gadget — here are the 3 coolest things about the new PencilWash

By Ruth Hamilton Published 24 February 26

It's unlike any hard-floor cleaner I've seen before.

Testing the new Dyson wet floor cleaner made me love my WashG1 even more — and it just crashed to an absurdly cheap price

By Ruth Hamilton Last updated 23 February 26

With this discount, the nimble WashG1 wet floor cleaner is a no-brainer.

'Super-fast dryers often dry hair quickly but without smoothness' — a GHD exec on how the brand created a hair dryer that combines power and control

By Ruth Hamilton Published 22 February 26

The GHD Speed has an intriguing 'halo' feature designed to deliver extra control and prevent heat damage.

Dyson Supersonic r hair dryer, PencilWash and PencilVac

Dyson worked out how to make a teeny tiny motor, and now it just can't stop miniaturizing its appliances

By Ruth Hamilton Published 22 February 26

A new ultra-streamlined appliance has joined the Dyson lineup, and I can't wait to see what it shrinks down next.

Dyson WashG1, PencilWash and Clean+Wash Hygiene hard floor cleaners

Which of Dyson's wet-floor cleaners should you buy? Here's what I'd recommend

By Ruth Hamilton Published 21 February 26

The Dyson WashG1, Clean+Wash Hygiene and new PencilWash go head-to-head in a battle of the mops.

IKEA Timmerflotte temperature and humidity sensor on a wooden table with plants surrounding it

Despite being designed to 'connect and just work', it turns out IKEA's new smart home sensors actually have some specific, confusing hub requirements

By Ruth Hamilton Published 20 February 26

Those temptingly cheap sensors aren't quite such a bargain if you have to buy IKEA's own $109 / £60 hub to make them work.

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What exactly is the Dyson PencilWash, and should I buy one?

By Ruth Hamilton Published 19 February 26

Dyson just launched an impossible-looking hard floor cleaner — here's what you need to know about the ultra-compact Dyson PencilWash.

Dyson just made the smallest wet cleaner I’ve ever seen — and the vacuum master claims it 'glides effortlessly and reaches where others can’t'

By Ruth Hamilton Published 19 February 26

The new Dyson PencilWash is a powered wet floor cleaner packed into the size and shape of a manual mop.

GHD Speed vs Dyson Supersonic Nural hair dryer

I tested GHD's pricey new hair dryer against Dyson's Supersonic – and for ultra-fast drying, there was one clear winner

By Ruth Hamilton Published 18 February 26

If you want to splash out on a premium hair dryer, Dyson and GHD are both well worth considering. Here's how their top models compare.

Bagged vacuums have a ton of hidden benefits — and Halo's new release is a masterclass in how to do them right

By Ruth Hamilton Published 18 February 26

The new Halo XR looks like the perfect vacuum for allergy-sufferers.

I tested the new GHD hair dryer and was blown away by a hurricane of power

By Ruth Hamilton Published 18 February 26

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The GHD Speed packs a punch when it comes to power, and delivers plenty of precise control, too.

The iRobot takeover is complete – but it looks like the Roomba brand is clinging on to its US roots

By Ruth Hamilton Published 12 February 26

Roomba's parent brand might have a new Chinese owner, but it's still a 'US-based global consumer robotics company'.

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