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 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

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Here's how Fitbit could make the upcoming Sense 2 worth buying

By Cat Ellis published 28 March 22

Opinion How can Fitbit make its second-generation stress-busting smartwatch tempting? We've got some ideas...

How to change your Garmin watch face (it's easier than you might expect)

By Cat Ellis published 27 March 22

Your Garmin watch works best when you wear it all day, so it's worth giving it a personal touch.

Garmin Instinct 2 and Garmin Fenix 7 on yellow and pink backgrounds

Garmin Fenix 7 vs Garmin Instinct 2 – choose the right watch for you

By Cat Ellis published 26 March 22

The Instinct 2 and Fenix 7 are two of Garmin's best sports watches, and we're here to help you choose the right one.

Your Fitbit could soon get a potentially life-saving new feature

By Cat Ellis published 25 March 22

Google is seeking FDA approval for passive ECG monitoring to detect irregular heart rhythms earlier.

This slick chain-free e-bike can go 25,000 miles without maintenance on its drive system

By Cat Ellis last updated 25 March 22

The Honbike E-bike uses a drive shaft rather than a conventional belt or chain, and it makes a lot of sense.

Early leak gives us a peek at two slick new Casio G-Shock watches

By Cat Ellis published 24 March 22

We've got our first glimpse of the forthcoming GMW-B5000TVB and MRG-B5000BA, which are likely to land later this year.

These new city e-bikes gives you a whole lot of power for surprisingly little cash

By Cat Ellis published 23 March 22

Aventon has released a pair of next-gen e-bikes with boosted batteries, integrated lights, and surprisingly modest price tags.

Garmin Venu 2 and Garmin Instinct 2 watches on yellow and red background

Garmin Instinct 2 vs Garmin Venu 2: pick the best watch for you

By Cat Ellis published 23 March 22

The Instinct 2 and Venu 2 are two of the best Garmin watches around, and we're here to help you choose the right one.

Oral-B iO Series 9 and Oral-B iO Series 6 electric toothbrushes

Oral-B iO Series 9 vs Oral-B iO Series 6: choose the right toothbrush for you

By Cat Ellis published 21 March 22

Oral-B's smart toothbrushes are among the best you can buy, and we're here to help you choose the right one.

Man sleeping wearing sleep tracking headband

Sleep Awareness Week 2022 – tech and tips for better sleep

By Cat Ellis, Claire Davies last updated 19 March 22

Sleep Awareness Week 2022 and World Sleep Day are here, and to celebrate we'll be sharing sleep advice, tech and tips

Can't sleep? This little machine will have you snoozing in minutes

By Cat Ellis published 18 March 22

Sleep week 2022 A white noise machine that's just 5cm tall, sounds great, and doubles as a Bluetooth speaker? I'm a fan.

Yogasleep Travelcube review

By Cat Ellis published 17 March 22

Sleep week 2022 A compact white noise machine to help you fall asleep on the move, with a handful of good quality sound effects.

LectroFan Micro2 review

By Cat Ellis published 17 March 22

Recommended

Sleep week 2022 A tiny white noise machine that doubles as a Bluetooth speaker, and will transform your sleep at home and away.

Garmin's super-bright solar OLED watch could be cheaper than we'd expected

By Cat Ellis published 17 March 22

A new patent explains how Garmin could make its forthcoming solar OLED watch extra efficient without bumping the price.

The most exciting e-bikes of 2022: light, fast, and powerful bikes available now

By Cat Ellis published 16 March 22

2022 is shaping up to be an awesome year for e-bikes, and these are the new models we're most looking forward to testing.

Kokoon Nightbuds review

By Cat Ellis published 16 March 22

Part headphones, part white noise machine, part meditation aid, and part sleep tracker – the Kokoon Nightbuds do it all.

These stealthy GPS e-bikes look just like your pedal-powered bicycle

By Cat Ellis published 15 March 22

Ampler has given the Curt, Stout, and Stellar a big electronics upgrade for 2022, adding GPS and a new computer.

Roberts Radio Pillow Talk Speaker review

By Cat Ellis last updated 15 March 22

Recommended

Sleep week An under-pillow speaker that delivers impressive sound quality, and is ideal for music and audiobooks at night.

Casio has overhauled a classic G-Shock design – and it looks awesome

By Cat Ellis published 15 March 22

The new G-Shock MTG-B3000 has a totally redesigned case and carbon Core Guard, making it thinner and lighter than ever.

SoundLAB Pillow Speaker review

By Cat Ellis last updated 14 March 22

Sleep week 2022 A super cheap under-pillow speaker that's a solid option if your phone has a headphone jack.

This wild e-bike looks like folded paper – and you could be riding it next year

By Cat Ellis last updated 14 March 22

The Yamaha Concept B-01 isn't just built to grab attention at shows, and will soon go into production.

I transformed my sleep with a speaker that costs less than a deli sandwich

By Cat Ellis last updated 14 March 22

Sleep week I used to suffer from restless nights, but this cheap and cheerful under-pillow speaker is a game-changer.

Sound Oasis Sleep Therapy Pillow Speakers review

By Cat Ellis published 14 March 22

Sleep week 2022 A pair of mini speakers to slip inside your pillowcase, but they're better suited to ambient noise than speech or music.

The Apple Watch's sensors need a serious upgrade for 2022

By Cat Ellis published 11 March 22

Our take The Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 may be getting a new skin temperature sensor, but Apple is lagging behind.

This new Casio G-Shock watch borrows design cues from Samurai armor

By Cat Ellis published 10 March 22

Colors and textures inspired by traditional Japanese manufacturing techniques.

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