Articles by Carrie-Ann Skinner

Carrie-Ann Skinner was formerly Homes Editor at TechRadar, and has more than two decades of experience in both online and print journalism, with 13 years of that spent covering all-things tech. Carrie specializes in smart home devices such as smart plugs and smart lights, as well as large and small appliances including vacuum cleaners, air fryers, stand mixers, and coffee machines. Carrie is now a copy editor at PWC.

Articles by: Carrie-Ann Skinner

Tile looks set to become a better AirTag rival - but only in the US

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published 10 May 21

Tile has joined Amazon Sidewalk, which will make it easier to track down the key finder when it’s out of Bluetooth range of your smartphone

I lost my AirTag and it was found within 30 minutes - but Tile took a whole day

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published 8 May 21

We put Air Tag and Tile head-to-head to see just which of the key finders can be reunited quickest if you lose it.

Why are Siri and Alexa trying to turn us into station announcers?

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published 7 May 21

Intercom features on smart speakers can save time by letting the whole house know something at the same time, but are they making us lazy?

Panasonic SD-YR2540 review

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published 5 May 21

The Panasonic SD-YR2540 is the kitchen appliance manufacturer’s latest bread maker, coming with an automatic yeast and raisin/nut dispenser, but does it really make bread-making a cinch?

Philips Essential Airfryer HD9252/91 review

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published 30 April 21

The Philips Essential Airfryer HD92552/91 is a compact but expensive kitchen appliance, but can it rival giants such as Ninja and Instant?

Purple iPhone 12: we've got the new color phone, and here's what it looks like

By James Peckham, Carrie-Ann Skinner published 22 April 21

Gallery The new purple iPhone 12 has arrived, and we've got shots of the new shade for you to see.

Apple’s ‘Center Stage’ camera follow feature is here to stay – quit hiding

By Carrie-Ann Skinner last updated 20 April 21

Opinion The new Apple iPad Pro 2021 has a new front-facing camera that always keeps you in shot during video calls, and here's why panning and zooming during video calls look set to be the new trend.

Apple TV app: everything you can do with the surprisingly versatile streaming app

By Carrie-Ann Skinner last updated 20 April 21

The Apple TV app brings together a whole range of streaming services together in one handy place. Here's how to channel its power.

AI will change the way you buy lipstick and other cosmetics

Artificial intelligence is about to change how you buy lipstick (and other cosmetics)

By Carrie-Ann Skinner last updated 18 April 21

The cosmetics industry has been pummeled by the pandemic - but could AI finally help you buy lipstick online?

Proscenic T21 air fryer review

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published 16 April 21

The Proscenic T21 air fryer can cook healthier fries and chicken wings, and can even be controlled via your smartphone – but how does it compare to rival air fryers?

Google Assistant can now find your iPhone

Google Assistant can now find your phone even if it’s an iPhone

By Carrie-Ann Skinner last updated 15 April 21

Google Nest speakers can now make an iPhone as well as an Android smartphone ring if you can’t find it, even when it’s set to silent. Here’s everything you need to know.

Arlo Essential Video Doorbell Wire-Free review

By Sabine Schults, Carrie-Ann Skinner published 15 April 21

Arlo’s wireless version of its video doorbell has a wide viewing angle, and is battery powered for easy installation.

Arlo Essential Spotlight review

By Christian de Looper, Carrie-Ann Skinner published 14 April 21

The Arlo Essential Spotlight camera has a lot to offer, including smart features and good video quality, for an affordable price.

New Ring Video Doorbell 4 helps you identify what caused that motion alert

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published 7 April 21

The Ring Video Doorbell 4 is Ring’s latest battery-powered smart doorbell. Here's everything you need to know.

New Dyson air purifier helps reduce indoor air pollution

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published 7 April 21

The new Dyson Purifier Hot + Cool Formaldehyde is Dyson’s latest air purifying fan

Make waking up more pleasant by using the Google Nest Hub as a sunrise alarm clock

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published 4 April 21

Here’s everything you need to know about using your Google Nest Hub smart display as a sunrise alarm clock

Why the Google Nest Hub (2nd generation) isn't suited to those who share a bed

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published 2 April 21

The new Google Nest Hub (2nd generation) is the first smart display that can track sleep, but here’s why I think it works only if you sleep alone.

Google Nest Hub (2nd generation) review

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published 30 March 21

The Google Nest Hub (2nd generation) has a 7-inch display and technology to track your sleep, and lets you control music and video by making tapping motions in front of the screen.

Dyson V15 Detect vacuum handstick with lasers

Dyson V15 Detect uses lasers to highlight hidden dust

By Sharmishta Sarkar, Carrie-Ann Skinner published 25 March 21

Updated Dyson's launched a new vacuum cleaner and this one uses lasers to reveal the dust on your floor.

8 things we love (and hate) about the Google Nest Hub 2

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published 22 March 21

The much-rumored Google Nest Hub 2 has finally launched and here’s everything we’re impressed by, plus a couple of features we wish had been included.

Think Alexa, Google Assistant, and Siri are gimmicks? You'd better think again...

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published 20 March 21

Smart speaker sales have risen hugely over the last year but why are we suddenly more digitally chatty?

Google Nest Hub 2 with sleep tracking available for pre-order now

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published 16 March 21

The new Google Nest Hub 2 will go on sale very soon. Here's everything you need to know.

How to make group calls with Alexa on an Amazon Echo

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published 7 March 21

Here’s everything you need to know about using your Amazon Echo smart speaker or Amazon Echo Show smart display to make group calls

Kick-start your smart home with Eve’s new Energy smart plug with Thread support

By Carrie-Ann Skinner last updated 5 March 21

Eve is launching a new smart plug and connected weather station with support for Thread smart home technology.

Alexa Conversations set to make interacting with Alexa more natural

Your Amazon Alexa might finally understand you better

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published 2 March 21

Amazon is using AI to make interacting with Alexa more natural by putting an end to set phrases to enable Alexa Skills.

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